- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 360 (£4.17) | £11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 278 (£3.22) | £5.64 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (£1.54) | £3.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (£0.75) | £0.86 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (£0.95) | £2.64 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 144 (£1.66) | £1.93 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 307 (£3.56) | £4.65 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (£1.08) | £1.97 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (£0.41) | £0.82 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (£0.70) | £1.77 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 532 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 95 (£1.10) | £1.85 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (£0.37) | £0.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,788 (£866) | £1,943 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,678 (£460) | £1,248 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,137 (£71) | £158 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,444 (£445) | £1,212 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,360 (£282) | £826 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,704 (£43) | £122 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (£5.55) | £22 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,419 (£306) | £341 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,951 (£69) | £86 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 391 (£4.53) | £7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 509 (£5.90) | £11 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,469 (£63) | £66 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,071 (£36) | £33 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (£65) | £72 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,457 (£86) | £75 | + 16% | |
| 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 1,198,290 (£13,880) | £18,653 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (£0.50) | £1.27 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,693 (£20) | £98 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 324 (£3.75) | £3.40 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 (£5.88) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,237 (£14) | £75 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (£2.66) | £3.55 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (£1.92) | £1.53 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (£2.45) | £3.31 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (£0.82) | £1.83 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (£1.20) | £1.56 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 (£5.97) | £12 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,688 (£20) | £31 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,430 (£63) | £107 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (£38) | £57 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 377 (£4.37) | £9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 179 (£2.07) | £3.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (£2.68) | £4.48 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,513 (£365) | £401 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.66 (£0.05) | £0.16 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,190 (£37) | £46 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 139 (£1.61) | £10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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