Cost of living in Russia compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Russia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 491 (COL$30,189) | COL$31,892 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 384 (COL$23,612) | COL$24,584 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (COL$12,354) | COL$10,599 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (COL$5,077) | COL$4,161 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 113 (COL$6,921) | COL$9,412 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 172 (COL$10,544) | COL$4,614 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 419 (COL$25,750) | COL$12,133 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (COL$6,490) | COL$7,783 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (COL$3,041) | COL$3,836 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (COL$4,661) | COL$3,876 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 656 (COL$40,330) | COL$48,478 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (COL$8,970) | COL$5,786 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (COL$2,390) | COL$3,060 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Russia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,510 (COL$4,457,030) | COL$3,034,780 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,760 (COL$2,628,330) | COL$1,511,720 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,517 (COL$584,968) | COL$294,550 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,024 (COL$2,275,771) | COL$1,742,380 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,594 (COL$1,450,276) | COL$1,001,500 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,616 (COL$345,180) | COL$183,279 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 524 (COL$32,216) | COL$71,610 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 27,854 (COL$1,712,084) | COL$1,448,320 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,084 (COL$619,838) | COL$438,601 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 543 (COL$33,397) | COL$22,467 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,011 (COL$62,131) | COL$17,865 | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 62% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Russia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,408 (COL$332,418) | COL$203,618 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,501 (COL$215,201) | COL$127,649 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,484 (COL$398,545) | COL$329,576 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,360 (COL$452,419) | COL$250,720 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Russia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,083,470 (COL$128,065,612) | COL$69,328,600 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (COL$3,110) | COL$3,466 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,798 (COL$110,546) | COL$143,698 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Russia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 487 (COL$29,931) | COL$16,394 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 475 (COL$29,167) | COL$26,865 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,880 (COL$115,580) | COL$91,172 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 358 (COL$21,985) | COL$18,743 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 233 (COL$14,309) | COL$13,563 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 266 (COL$16,336) | COL$18,123 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 116 (COL$7,139) | COL$7,889 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 142 (COL$8,742) | COL$6,021 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 558 (COL$34,324) | COL$27,771 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Russia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (COL$100,494) | COL$41,568 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (COL$36,877) | COL$28,777 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,092 (COL$251,548) | COL$104,450 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,872 (COL$237,976) | COL$107,388 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 416 (COL$25,584) | COL$28,999 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (COL$11,482) | COL$9,957 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 242 (COL$14,858) | COL$4,660 | + 219% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 67,145 (COL$4,127,239) | COL$2,513,960 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.39 (COL$208) | COL$242 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,417 (COL$210,013) | COL$114,085 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (COL$12,127) | COL$8,453 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Colombia
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