Cost of living in Russia compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 484 (€4.67) | €17 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (€3.78) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (€1.79) | €3.86 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (€0.81) | €1.04 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (€1.12) | €3.05 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 186 (€1.80) | €2.24 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 442 (€4.26) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (€1.02) | €1.96 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (€0.42) | €1.30 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (€0.76) | €1.06 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 672 (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (€1.40) | €2.02 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (€0.40) | €1.01 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,544 (€853) | €1,284 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,292 (€514) | €870 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,144 (€78) | €122 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,955 (€424) | €820 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,802 (€268) | €603 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,477 (€43) | €82 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 561 (€5.41) | €27 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,519 (€227) | €346 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,009 (€87) | €101 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 570 (€5.49) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,085 (€10) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,182 (€50) | €75 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 (€31) | €31 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,705 (€74) | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 (€95) | €90 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,483,820 (€23,941) | €26,246 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (€0.50) | €1.64 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,304 (€22) | €30 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 562 (€5.41) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,938 (€19) | €62 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 422 (€4.06) | €3.97 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 241 (€2.32) | €2.66 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 299 (€2.88) | €3.34 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (€1.07) | €2.05 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 147 (€1.42) | €1.98 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 851 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,813 (€17) | €33 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,421 (€72) | €61 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,003 (€39) | €49 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 493 (€4.75) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 (€1.98) | €2.67 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (€2.32) | €4.64 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 76,156 (€734) | €525 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.71 (€0.03) | €0.17 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,687 (€36) | €48 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (€1.93) | €5.21 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,123 prices entered by 1,505 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Spain
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