- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 390 (£4.72) | £11 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (£3.53) | £5.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (£1.60) | £3.67 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (£0.77) | £0.86 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (£1.05) | £2.68 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 163 (£1.97) | £1.94 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 311 (£3.76) | £4.52 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (£1.17) | £1.99 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (£0.44) | £0.85 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (£0.77) | £1.77 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (£6) | £9 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (£1.14) | £1.80 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (£0.42) | £0.90 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,978 (£944) | £1,800 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,874 (£543) | £1,194 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,525 (£79) | £154 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,071 (£473) | £1,089 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,034 (£327) | £751 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,906 (£59) | £150 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 476 (£5.76) | £21 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,346 (£355) | £334 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,521 (£67) | £83 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (£5.00) | £6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 572 (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,984 (£60) | £65 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,779 (£34) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,479 (£66) | £69 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,728 (£94) | £74 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,118,580 (£13,539) | £18,310 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (£0.49) | £1.21 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,939 (£23) | £98 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 296 (£3.58) | £3.25 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 556 (£7) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,391 (£17) | £70 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (£3.07) | £3.29 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 173 (£2.09) | £1.61 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (£2.48) | £3.23 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (£0.87) | £1.76 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (£1.21) | £1.54 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 652 (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,604 (£19) | £30 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 656 (£8) | £21 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,324 (£64) | £122 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,540 (£43) | £55 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 402 (£4.87) | £9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (£2.18) | £2.95 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 206 (£2.49) | £4.37 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,428 (£393) | £408 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.00 (£0.05) | £0.14 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,848 (£34) | £45 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (£1.54) | £10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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