Cost of living in Russia compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Russia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (1,880 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (1,312 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (667 ₨) | 876 ₨ | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (281 ₨) | 479 ₨ | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (425 ₨) | 652 ₨ | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (735 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (1,500 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (404 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (144 ₨) | 368 ₨ | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (269 ₨) | 503 ₨ | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (2,329 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (524 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (135 ₨) | 179 ₨ | - 25% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Russia is 47% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Russia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (344,316 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (191,037 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (26,925 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (176,555 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (94,009 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (15,406 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (1,809 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (77,066 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (25,638 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (2,071 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (3,900 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 95% | |
Clothes | + 68% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 68% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Russia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (18,020 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (10,166 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (24,407 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 208% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (27,446 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 109% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Russia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (8,394,763 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (178 ₨) | 366 ₨ | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (7,284 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 101% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is about the same as in Sri Lanka | ||||
Russia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (1,734 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (2,240 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 106% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (7,576 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (1,699 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (964 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (1,093 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (411 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (501 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 125% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (2,271 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 43% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is about the same as in Sri Lanka | ||||
Russia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (6,728 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (2,682 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (24,255 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 375% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (13,734 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (1,822 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (722 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (858 ₨) | 817 ₨ | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (228,459 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (10 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (16,142 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 126% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (678 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,137 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3.300
LKR
/
RUB
Cost of living in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Sri Lanka
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