- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 396 (£4.82) | £10 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 293 (£3.57) | £5.60 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (£1.61) | £3.64 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (£0.78) | £0.86 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 91 (£1.10) | £2.65 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 171 (£2.08) | £1.98 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 316 (£3.84) | £4.47 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (£1.17) | £1.95 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (£0.47) | £0.85 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (£0.78) | £1.80 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 547 (£7) | £8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (£1.14) | £1.79 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (£0.45) | £0.90 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,841 (£948) | £1,784 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,660 (£556) | £1,172 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,624 (£81) | £158 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,347 (£504) | £1,063 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,763 (£350) | £736 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,044 (£61) | £149 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 469 (£5.71) | £21 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,651 (£361) | £330 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,530 (£67) | £82 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 415 (£5.05) | £6 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 624 (£8) | £11 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,015 (£61) | £64 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,845 (£35) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,618 (£68) | £69 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,849 (£96) | £73 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,152,760 (£14,043) | £18,371 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (£0.49) | £1.20 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,938 (£24) | £101 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 301 (£3.67) | £3.29 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (£7) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,467 (£18) | £69 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 248 (£3.02) | £3.23 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (£2.03) | £1.58 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 199 (£2.42) | £3.33 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (£0.89) | £1.76 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (£1.25) | £1.54 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 647 (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 89% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,622 (£20) | £31 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (£8) | £21 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,268 (£64) | £125 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,558 (£43) | £55 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 407 (£4.96) | £9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 186 (£2.26) | £2.95 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 206 (£2.51) | £4.39 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,975 (£402) | £415 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 207 (£2.52) | £0.19 | + 1227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,099 (£38) | £44 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (£1.52) | £10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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