Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (£3.89) | £10 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (£2.71) | £5.86 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (£1.38) | £3.32 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (£0.63) | £0.82 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (£0.84) | £2.48 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (£1.25) | £1.93 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (£3.19) | £4.44 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (£1.03) | £1.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (£0.32) | £0.79 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (£0.63) | £1.68 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (£5.68) | £8 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (£1.05) | £1.95 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (£0.28) | £0.91 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,217 (£653) | £1,807 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (£368) | £1,101 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (£55) | £145 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (£310) | £1,121 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (£223) | £1,034 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (£36) | £100 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (£4.20) | £22 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (£232) | £318 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (£63) | £76 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (£3.96) | £6 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (£8) | £12 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (£46) | £69 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (£24) | £33 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (£54) | £77 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (£67) | £75 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (£11,938) | £20,042 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (£0.45) | £1.15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,609 (£15) | £88 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 (£4.32) | £3.27 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (£5.26) | £9 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (£12) | £82 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (£2.94) | £3.51 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (£1.75) | £1.58 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (£2.04) | £3.20 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (£0.77) | £1.88 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (£0.96) | £1.43 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (£5.36) | £13 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (£14) | £30 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 580 (£5.55) | £19 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (£54) | £135 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (£32) | £57 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (£3.69) | £9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (£1.59) | £3.29 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (£2.11) | £4.60 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (£341) | £428 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (£0.06) | £0.30 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (£34) | £34 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (£1.53) | £12 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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