- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 367 (£4.22) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 295 (£3.40) | £5.62 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (£1.53) | £3.65 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (£0.74) | £0.87 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (£0.97) | £2.70 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 158 (£1.82) | £1.94 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (£3.81) | £4.47 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (£1.10) | £1.98 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (£0.41) | £0.86 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (£0.76) | £1.80 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 540 (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (£1.06) | £1.81 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (£0.37) | £0.91 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 78,392 (£902) | £1,841 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,948 (£483) | £1,201 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,206 (£71) | £152 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,431 (£442) | £1,122 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,101 (£300) | £762 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,240 (£49) | £152 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 477 (£5.49) | £21 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,460 (£304) | £334 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (£65) | £84 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (£4.95) | £6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 492 (£5.66) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,009 (£58) | £63 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,969 (£34) | £32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,659 (£65) | £70 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,515 (£86) | £71 | + 22% | |
| 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 1,070,660 (£12,319) | £18,229 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (£0.48) | £1.23 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,759 (£20) | £95 | - 79% | |
| 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 312 (£3.59) | £3.22 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 523 (£6) | £8 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,497 (£17) | £70 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (£2.67) | £3.41 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (£1.85) | £1.52 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (£2.55) | £3.24 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (£0.79) | £1.76 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (£1.16) | £1.53 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (£7) | £13 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,572 (£18) | £31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,377 (£62) | £116 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,447 (£40) | £56 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (£4.43) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 181 (£2.09) | £2.96 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (£2.66) | £4.35 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,989 (£368) | £401 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.76 (£0.04) | £0.15 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,101 (£36) | £43 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (£1.54) | £10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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