- Cost of Living
- United States
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 107% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (руб 873) | руб 391 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (руб 471) | руб 294 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (руб 290) | руб 132 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (руб 57) | руб 64 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (руб 204) | руб 87 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (руб 253) | руб 165 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (руб 394) | руб 313 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (руб 214) | руб 97 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (руб 105) | руб 38 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (руб 184) | руб 64 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 924) | руб 536 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (руб 122) | руб 94 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (руб 135) | руб 35 | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in United States is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (руб 127,501) | руб 77,087 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (руб 98,191) | руб 44,133 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (руб 10,975) | руб 6,603 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (руб 98,523) | руб 39,953 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (руб 69,733) | руб 27,985 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (руб 7,567) | руб 4,847 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (руб 3,008) | руб 469 | + 541% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (руб 21,779) | руб 29,647 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (руб 7,634) | руб 5,566 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (руб 698) | руб 410 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (руб 1,419) | руб 585 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (руб 2,966) | руб 5,084 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (руб 2,798) | руб 2,892 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (руб 5,368) | руб 5,614 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (руб 7,405) | руб 7,827 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 94% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,043 (руб 1,387,090) | руб 1,141,200 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (руб 45) | руб 40 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (руб 5,451) | руб 1,924 | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 142% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 455) | руб 301 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (руб 1,129) | руб 558 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (руб 6,927) | руб 1,421 | + 387% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (руб 416) | руб 250 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (руб 223) | руб 169 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (руб 321) | руб 199 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (руб 213) | руб 73 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (руб 115) | руб 105 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (руб 1,278) | руб 642 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (руб 2,782) | руб 1,608 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (руб 1,559) | руб 675 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (руб 10,516) | руб 5,512 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (руб 4,935) | руб 3,546 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (руб 720) | руб 410 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (руб 301) | руб 182 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (руб 360) | руб 209 | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (руб 27,015) | руб 32,797 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (руб 18) | руб 3.80 | + 366% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (руб 3,324) | руб 3,084 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (руб 503) | руб 127 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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RUB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 99,446 prices entered by 15,430 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 91% more expensive than in Russia
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