- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 354 (£4.03) | £11 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (£3.23) | £5.59 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (£1.53) | £3.61 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (£0.72) | £0.87 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (£0.94) | £2.68 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (£1.69) | £1.92 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (£3.53) | £4.52 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (£1.07) | £1.97 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (£0.40) | £0.85 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (£0.70) | £1.76 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 524 (£5.97) | £9 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (£1.07) | £1.82 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (£0.36) | £0.92 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,812 (£863) | £1,857 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,521 (£461) | £1,198 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,224 (£71) | £157 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,854 (£431) | £1,145 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,057 (£285) | £783 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,914 (£45) | £145 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (£5.49) | £22 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,516 (£302) | £338 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,833 (£66) | £85 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 399 (£4.54) | £6 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 534 (£6) | £11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,287 (£60) | £63 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,076 (£35) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,565 (£63) | £70 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,189 (£82) | £72 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,126,760 (£12,830) | £18,349 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (£0.48) | £1.24 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,710 (£19) | £94 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 315 (£3.59) | £3.33 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (£5.73) | £8 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,316 (£15) | £74 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 227 (£2.58) | £3.48 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (£1.82) | £1.53 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (£2.36) | £3.22 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (£0.79) | £1.80 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (£1.14) | £1.54 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 (£5.96) | £13 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (£18) | £31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,496 (£63) | £115 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,405 (£39) | £54 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 (£4.24) | £9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (£2.03) | £2.96 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (£2.60) | £4.36 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (£358) | £401 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (£0.06) | £0.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,050 (£35) | £43 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (£1.56) | £10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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