- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 354 ($5.32) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 ($4.26) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 ($2.01) | $4.57 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 ($0.95) | $0.89 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 ($1.23) | $3.17 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 ($2.22) | $4.04 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 ($4.65) | $6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 ($1.41) | $3.34 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 ($0.53) | $1.60 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 ($0.93) | $3.38 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 524 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 ($1.41) | $1.92 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 ($0.47) | $2.13 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,556 ($1,134) | $2,035 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,521 ($608) | $1,572 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,224 ($93) | $178 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,854 ($568) | $1,576 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,057 ($376) | $1,127 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,914 ($59) | $123 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 ($7) | $48 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,516 ($398) | $335 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,833 ($88) | $118 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 399 ($5.99) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 534 ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,287 ($79) | $47 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,076 ($46) | $45 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,565 ($84) | $85 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,189 ($108) | $115 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,126,760 ($16,912) | $22,272 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 ($0.64) | $0.77 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,710 ($26) | $85 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 315 ($4.73) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 ($8) | $19 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,316 ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 227 ($3.40) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 ($2.40) | $3.51 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 ($3.11) | $5.08 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 ($1.04) | $3.44 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 ($1.50) | $1.86 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 ($8) | $21 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 ($24) | $44 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 ($10) | $25 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,496 ($82) | $173 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,405 ($51) | $79 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 ($5.59) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 ($2.67) | $4.88 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 ($3.42) | $5.88 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 ($472) | $427 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 ($0.07) | $0.34 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,050 ($46) | $54 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 ($2.05) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 53% cheaper than in United States
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