- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 360 ($5.37) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 278 ($4.14) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 ($1.99) | $4.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 ($0.96) | $0.89 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 ($1.22) | $3.18 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 144 ($2.14) | $3.98 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 307 ($4.58) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 ($1.40) | $3.33 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 ($0.52) | $1.61 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 ($0.90) | $3.61 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 532 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 95 ($1.42) | $1.92 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 ($0.47) | $2.13 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,788 ($1,115) | $2,050 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,678 ($591) | $1,577 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,137 ($91) | $177 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,444 ($573) | $1,589 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,360 ($363) | $1,132 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,704 ($55) | $119 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 ($7) | $48 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,419 ($394) | $329 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,951 ($89) | $120 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 391 ($5.83) | $11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 509 ($8) | $23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,469 ($82) | $48 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,071 ($46) | $45 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 ($84) | $86 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,457 ($111) | $115 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,198,290 ($17,863) | $22,427 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 ($0.64) | $0.78 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,693 ($25) | $85 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 324 ($4.83) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,237 ($18) | $111 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 ($3.42) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 ($2.47) | $3.47 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 ($3.15) | $5.13 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 ($1.06) | $3.47 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 ($1.55) | $1.87 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,688 ($25) | $45 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 ($10) | $25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,430 ($81) | $175 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 ($49) | $79 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 377 ($5.62) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 179 ($2.66) | $4.90 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 ($3.45) | $5.94 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,513 ($470) | $421 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.66 ($0.07) | $0.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,190 ($48) | $53 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 139 ($2.08) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 53% cheaper than in United States
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