Cost of living in Russia compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 474 (60 kn) | 91 kn | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 330 (42 kn) | 52 kn | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 184 (23 kn) | 38 kn | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 112 (14 kn) | 21 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (25 kn) | 13 kn | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 429 (55 kn) | 59 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (14 kn) | 9 kn | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 63 (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (9 kn) | 9 kn | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 660 (84 kn) | 65 kn | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 139 (18 kn) | 14 kn | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (4.69 kn) | 7 kn | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 9% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 62,435 (7,958 kn) | 5,473 kn | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,074 (5,363 kn) | 3,844 kn | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,402 (1,198 kn) | 1,282 kn | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,269 (4,750 kn) | 3,596 kn | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,272 (3,349 kn) | 3,210 kn | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,273 (927 kn) | 1,749 kn | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 475 (61 kn) | 125 kn | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,991 (3,823 kn) | 3,849 kn | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,687 (1,235 kn) | 550 kn | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 512 (65 kn) | 52 kn | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 893 (114 kn) | 69 kn | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,359 (683 kn) | 622 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,497 (446 kn) | 477 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,556 (836 kn) | 622 kn | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,763 (862 kn) | 592 kn | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,009,730 (256,165 kn) | 151,047 kn | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (6 kn) | 13 kn | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,639 (209 kn) | 341 kn | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 17% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 417 (53 kn) | 35 kn | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 461 (59 kn) | 63 kn | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,898 (242 kn) | 244 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 364 (46 kn) | 39 kn | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 254 (32 kn) | 27 kn | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 249 (32 kn) | 23 kn | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 117 (15 kn) | 11 kn | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 139 (18 kn) | 15 kn | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 558 (71 kn) | 68 kn | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 22% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,578 (201 kn) | 200 kn | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (71 kn) | 90 kn | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,608 (587 kn) | 238 kn | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,205 (536 kn) | 300 kn | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 378 (48 kn) | 61 kn | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (23 kn) | 12 kn | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (29 kn) | 16 kn | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,631 (7,218 kn) | 4,347 kn | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.32 (0.42 kn) | 1.00 kn | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,703 (345 kn) | 316 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 187 (24 kn) | 33 kn | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,809 prices entered by 517 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is about the same as in Croatia
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