Cost of living in Russia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 ($5.45) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 ($3.80) | $8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 ($1.93) | $4.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 ($0.88) | $0.88 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 ($1.18) | $2.94 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 ($1.75) | $4.11 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 ($4.46) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 ($1.44) | $3.31 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 ($0.45) | $1.67 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 ($0.89) | $3.31 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 ($1.47) | $1.99 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 ($0.39) | $2.06 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,217 ($915) | $2,209 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 ($515) | $1,549 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 ($76) | $178 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 ($434) | $1,530 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 ($312) | $1,115 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 ($50) | $111 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 ($5.89) | $50 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 ($324) | $271 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 ($89) | $128 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 ($5.54) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 ($64) | $47 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 ($34) | $44 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 ($76) | $87 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 ($94) | $109 | - 14% | |
| 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 1,246,400 ($16,712) | $23,539 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 ($0.63) | $0.64 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,609 ($22) | $74 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 ($17) | $113 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 ($4.11) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 ($2.45) | $3.47 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 ($2.85) | $4.91 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 ($1.08) | $3.64 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 ($1.34) | $1.82 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 ($8) | $22 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 ($19) | $46 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 580 ($8) | $25 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 ($75) | $205 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 ($45) | $79 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 ($5.16) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 ($2.23) | $5.05 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 ($2.96) | $5.83 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 ($478) | $419 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 ($0.09) | $0.51 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 ($48) | $50 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 ($2.14) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Russia is 58% cheaper than in United States
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