Cost of living in Russia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 379 ($5.97) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 253 ($3.99) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 ($2.23) | $4.34 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 ($1.04) | $0.87 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 86 ($1.36) | $3.01 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 149 ($2.34) | $4.09 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 ($5.04) | $6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 92 ($1.45) | $3.37 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 ($0.52) | $1.72 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 ($0.96) | $3.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 530 ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 ($1.48) | $1.92 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 ($0.49) | $2.08 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 74,693 ($1,176) | $2,232 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,918 ($644) | $1,606 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,323 ($100) | $179 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,966 ($598) | $1,609 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,804 ($375) | $1,137 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,110 ($65) | $117 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 417 ($7) | $48 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,777 ($390) | $299 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,517 ($87) | $120 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 724 ($11) | $23 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,782 ($91) | $49 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 ($45) | $44 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,928 ($93) | $87 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,846 ($108) | $113 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,409,140 ($22,181) | $22,926 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 ($0.71) | $0.77 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,894 ($30) | $80 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 ($9) | $20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,351 ($21) | $110 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 ($3.74) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 ($2.44) | $3.50 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 ($3.11) | $4.98 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 ($1.08) | $3.55 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 ($1.54) | $1.84 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 603 ($9) | $22 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,770 ($28) | $45 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 610 ($10) | $24 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,547 ($103) | $221 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 ($52) | $75 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 431 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 ($3.44) | $4.81 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 ($3.79) | $5.83 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,673 ($483) | $404 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.68 ($0.04) | $0.19 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,321 ($52) | $54 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 ($2.36) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 47% cheaper than in United States
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