Cost of living in Russia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 466 ($8) | $17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 308 ($5.27) | $9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 177 ($3.02) | $5.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 ($1.35) | $0.99 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 ($1.96) | $3.33 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 ($3.52) | $4.43 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 410 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 ($1.96) | $3.93 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 ($1.00) | $1.92 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 ($1.18) | $3.30 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 631 ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 130 ($2.23) | $2.26 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 ($0.62) | $2.47 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 62,658 ($1,071) | $2,508 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,642 ($763) | $1,960 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,116 ($139) | $206 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,661 ($626) | $1,774 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,502 ($453) | $1,342 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,494 ($77) | $139 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 525 ($9) | $56 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,351 ($502) | $300 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,731 ($149) | $135 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 490 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 ($13) | $27 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,378 ($92) | $51 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,420 ($58) | $46 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,726 ($115) | $92 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,140 ($122) | $120 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,924,830 ($32,889) | $25,474 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 ($0.86) | $1.06 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,664 ($28) | $77 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 459 ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,425 ($24) | $125 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 ($5.12) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 210 ($3.59) | $4.17 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 248 ($4.24) | $5.50 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 101 ($1.72) | $4.18 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 123 ($2.11) | $2.05 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 662 ($11) | $25 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Russia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,583 ($27) | $49 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 ($10) | $27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,947 ($67) | $196 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,452 ($76) | $83 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 ($7) | $13 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 190 ($3.24) | $5.19 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 ($3.95) | $6 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,530 ($829) | $499 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.66 ($0.05) | $0.17 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,624 ($45) | $53 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 171 ($2.92) | $9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Russia is 45% cheaper than in United States
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