Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Russia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (£4.91) | £13 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (£3.43) | £8 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (£1.74) | £4.26 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (£0.73) | £1.20 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (£1.11) | £3.63 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (£1.92) | £2.28 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (£3.92) | £5.34 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (£1.06) | £2.13 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (£0.38) | £0.89 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (£0.70) | £1.97 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (£6) | £10 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (£1.37) | £2.36 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (£0.35) | £1.04 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Russia is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (£899) | £1,997 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (£499) | £1,637 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (£70) | £229 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (£461) | £1,818 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (£246) | £1,060 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (£40) | £190 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (£4.72) | £26 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (£201) | £324 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (£67) | £83 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (£5.41) | £7 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (£10) | £16 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (£47) | £73 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (£27) | £32 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (£64) | £81 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (£72) | £83 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (£21,923) | £25,126 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (£0.47) | £1.44 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (£19) | £85 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (£4.53) | £5.04 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (£5.85) | £8 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (£20) | £74 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (£4.44) | £4.77 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (£2.52) | £1.97 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (£2.86) | £3.78 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (£1.07) | £2.39 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (£1.31) | £1.77 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (£5.93) | £14 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (£18) | £40 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (£7) | £19 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (£63) | £124 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (£36) | £69 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (£4.76) | £11 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (£1.88) | £3.71 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (£2.24) | £5.75 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (£597) | £537 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (£0.03) | £0.28 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (£42) | £35 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (£1.77) | £14 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Russia is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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