Cost of living in Russia compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 629 (€7) | €19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 356 (€3.94) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 179 (€1.98) | €5.49 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (€0.96) | €1.29 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 137 (€1.51) | €3.59 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 208 (€2.29) | €2.47 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 420 (€4.64) | €11 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 127 (€1.41) | €2.35 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (€0.61) | €2.00 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (€0.91) | €1.78 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 688 (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 167 (€1.84) | €2.55 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (€0.49) | €1.05 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 95,583 (€1,056) | €1,207 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 54,204 (€599) | €941 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,369 (€81) | €140 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 50,974 (€563) | €695 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,011 (€354) | €594 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,365 (€59) | €77 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 892 (€10) | €17 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,598 (€239) | €305 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,518 (€83) | €95 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (€6) | €23 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 763 (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 27% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,577 (€73) | €49 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,358 (€37) | €32 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,995 (€88) | €77 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,982 (€77) | €64 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,596,350 (€28,690) | €28,025 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (€0.61) | €1.51 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,202 (€24) | €48 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 251 (€2.77) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,878 (€21) | €50 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 347 (€3.84) | €5.00 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 222 (€2.45) | €2.91 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 181 (€2.00) | €2.24 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.36) | €1.00 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 128 (€1.42) | €2.00 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (€6) | €12 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,534 (€17) | €46 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 649 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,196 (€57) | €33 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,180 (€35) | €78 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 502 (€5.55) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 192 (€2.13) | €2.42 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (€2.52) | €3.92 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,956 (€574) | €938 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 10 (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,896 (€32) | €78 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 196 (€2.17) | €4.97 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.01105
EUR
/
RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,117 prices entered by 210 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Croatia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Croatia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 27% more expensive than in Croatia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Croatia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Croatia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Croatia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Croatia
- Cost of living in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Croatia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Croatia