Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 530 (£7) | £13 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 330 (£4.38) | £5.96 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 179 (£2.37) | £3.44 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 (£1.05) | £0.90 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (£1.53) | £2.77 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 217 (£2.88) | £2.09 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 423 (£5.61) | £3.84 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 117 (£1.55) | £2.09 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 63 (£0.83) | £0.86 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (£0.95) | £1.96 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 649 (£9) | £9 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 138 (£1.83) | £1.99 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (£0.53) | £1.12 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 74,415 (£985) | £2,136 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,657 (£605) | £1,642 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,283 (£110) | £191 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,159 (£572) | £1,402 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,668 (£366) | £956 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,983 (£66) | £130 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 533 (£7) | £26 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,972 (£357) | £310 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,476 (£125) | £100 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 510 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,025 (£14) | £13 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,936 (£79) | £68 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,740 (£50) | £32 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,552 (£87) | £77 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,343 (£97) | £78 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,104,840 (£27,875) | £22,987 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (£0.67) | £1.68 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,828 (£24) | £96 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 435 (£5.76) | £4.01 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 448 (£5.94) | £9 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,514 (£20) | £93 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 317 (£4.20) | £3.07 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 222 (£2.94) | £1.89 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 238 (£3.15) | £3.52 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 104 (£1.38) | £2.07 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 129 (£1.71) | £1.58 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 536 (£7) | £14 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,616 (£21) | £34 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 632 (£8) | £22 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,730 (£49) | £111 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,117 (£55) | £60 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 391 (£5.18) | £9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (£2.53) | £3.16 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 221 (£2.93) | £5.05 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,157 (£744) | £521 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.54 (£0.03) | £0.14 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,004 (£40) | £38 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 187 (£2.47) | £12 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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