English
Español- Cost of Living
- United States
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 130% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (руб 892) | руб 351 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (руб 485) | руб 256 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.37 (руб 275) | руб 140 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (руб 55) | руб 65 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (руб 197) | руб 84 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (руб 251) | руб 127 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (руб 387) | руб 312 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (руб 211) | руб 94 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (руб 99) | руб 33 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.34 (руб 211) | руб 58 | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 917) | руб 521 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (руб 121) | руб 97 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (руб 134) | руб 30 | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in United States is 120% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,096 (руб 132,163) | руб 72,660 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,585 (руб 99,897) | руб 39,233 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (руб 11,231) | руб 6,352 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,540 (руб 97,066) | руб 41,034 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,105 (руб 69,660) | руб 24,218 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (руб 7,167) | руб 4,657 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (руб 3,059) | руб 489 | + 525% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $310 (руб 19,526) | руб 26,487 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (руб 7,523) | руб 6,736 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (руб 664) | руб 398 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (руб 1,330) | руб 677 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (руб 2,964) | руб 5,712 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (руб 2,766) | руб 3,092 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (руб 5,391) | руб 5,784 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (руб 7,145) | руб 7,709 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 83% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,405 (руб 1,412,575) | руб 1,393,210 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (руб 49) | руб 45 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (руб 5,225) | руб 1,801 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 131% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 445) | руб 385 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (руб 1,087) | руб 572 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (руб 7,080) | руб 1,205 | + 487% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (руб 419) | руб 218 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (руб 214) | руб 157 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (руб 302) | руб 199 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (руб 215) | руб 70 | + 208% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (руб 112) | руб 103 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (руб 1,284) | руб 557 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (руб 2,876) | руб 1,700 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (руб 1,562) | руб 658 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (руб 10,840) | руб 7,729 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (руб 4,863) | руб 3,296 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (руб 738) | руб 387 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (руб 310) | руб 183 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.93 (руб 374) | руб 241 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $418 (руб 26,328) | руб 31,432 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (руб 16) | руб 4.03 | + 299% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (руб 3,233) | руб 3,675 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (руб 493) | руб 143 | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
63.046
RUB
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 74,413 prices entered by 9,703 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 88% more expensive than in Russia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 43% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 95% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Russia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 47% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 99% more expensive than in Russia