Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 364 (£4.46) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (£3.10) | £5.79 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (£1.73) | £3.31 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (£0.80) | £0.86 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (£1.04) | £2.32 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (£1.82) | £1.93 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 308 (£3.78) | £3.85 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (£1.14) | £1.82 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (£0.40) | £0.97 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (£0.75) | £1.76 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 531 (£7) | £8 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (£1.16) | £1.92 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (£0.37) | £0.96 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,929 (£883) | £1,794 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,144 (£505) | £1,336 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,277 (£77) | £132 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,434 (£459) | £1,035 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,935 (£294) | £868 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,925 (£48) | £109 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 426 (£5.22) | £23 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,889 (£318) | £315 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,525 (£68) | £85 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 421 (£5.17) | £7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 713 (£9) | £12 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,635 (£69) | £68 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (£35) | £30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,988 (£73) | £69 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,277 (£89) | £71 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,411,930 (£17,324) | £20,092 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (£0.55) | £1.27 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,876 (£23) | £81 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (£6) | £3.67 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (£7) | £9 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (£16) | £83 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (£2.92) | £3.03 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (£1.91) | £1.41 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (£2.42) | £3.37 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (£0.84) | £1.72 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (£1.17) | £1.43 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 617 (£8) | £12 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,692 (£21) | £29 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 633 (£8) | £20 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,976 (£86) | £107 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (£40) | £54 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (£5.03) | £9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 198 (£2.43) | £2.94 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (£2.88) | £4.37 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,673 (£376) | £387 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.85 (£0.04) | £0.11 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,228 (£40) | £33 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 (£1.84) | £11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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