Cost of living in Russia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 521 ($5.91) | $20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 370 ($4.19) | $11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 209 ($2.36) | $5.39 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 ($0.95) | $1.05 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 137 ($1.55) | $4.32 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 ($2.53) | $4.44 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 437 ($4.95) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 130 ($1.47) | $3.98 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 ($0.49) | $2.06 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 ($0.95) | $3.25 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 688 ($8) | $17 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 153 ($1.73) | $2.85 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 ($0.43) | $2.66 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 97,764 ($1,108) | $2,924 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,359 ($661) | $2,222 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,559 ($86) | $221 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 55,024 ($623) | $2,028 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,015 ($340) | $1,543 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,634 ($64) | $148 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 840 ($10) | $62 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,370 ($253) | $274 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,096 ($92) | $145 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 641 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 760 ($9) | $31 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,742 ($65) | $57 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,213 ($36) | $54 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,912 ($90) | $99 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,457 ($84) | $137 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,780,730 ($31,509) | $29,034 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 ($0.60) | $0.98 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,831 ($21) | $78 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 280 ($3.17) | $9 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 557 ($6) | $26 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,958 ($22) | $159 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 341 ($3.87) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 228 ($2.59) | $4.79 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 ($2.79) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 129 ($1.46) | $4.88 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 134 ($1.51) | $2.39 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 562 ($6) | $28 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,885 ($21) | $59 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 727 ($8) | $30 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,809 ($77) | $214 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,502 ($40) | $99 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 537 ($6) | $14 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 203 ($2.31) | $5.75 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 259 ($2.94) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,337 ($627) | $513 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.61 ($0.04) | $0.66 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,154 ($36) | $65 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 191 ($2.17) | $10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Russia is 62% cheaper than in United States
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