Cost of living in Russia compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 400 (33 kn) | 61 kn | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (24 kn) | 39 kn | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (12 kn) | 30 kn | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (5.44 kn) | 7 kn | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (7 kn) | 17 kn | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (11 kn) | 14 kn | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 341 (28 kn) | 55 kn | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (9 kn) | 9 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (2.88 kn) | 5.99 kn | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (5.49 kn) | 9 kn | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 591 (49 kn) | 60 kn | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (9 kn) | 13 kn | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (2.43 kn) | 7 kn | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,844 (5,651 kn) | 4,033 kn | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,593 (3,215 kn) | 4,332 kn | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (532 kn) | 1,005 kn | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,717 (2,642 kn) | 3,576 kn | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,820 (1,901 kn) | 3,225 kn | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,110 (342 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 459 (38 kn) | 126 kn | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,983 (2,081 kn) | 2,837 kn | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,651 (554 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 420 (35 kn) | 58 kn | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 855 (71 kn) | 53 kn | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,599 (383 kn) | 721 kn | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,595 (216 kn) | 379 kn | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,599 (466 kn) | 680 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,947 (579 kn) | 688 kn | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,259,290 (104,890 kn) | 136,844 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (3.91 kn) | 10 kn | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,544 (129 kn) | 350 kn | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (39 kn) | 53 kn | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (47 kn) | 50 kn | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (107 kn) | 315 kn | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (25 kn) | 25 kn | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (15 kn) | 30 kn | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (18 kn) | 32 kn | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (7 kn) | 10 kn | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (8 kn) | 16 kn | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 568 (47 kn) | 96 kn | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,476 (123 kn) | 156 kn | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 570 (47 kn) | 70 kn | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,818 (485 kn) | 391 kn | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,412 (284 kn) | 288 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 386 (32 kn) | 43 kn | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 162 (13 kn) | 13 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 224 (19 kn) | 18 kn | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,677 (3,138 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (0.54 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,622 (302 kn) | 289 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (13 kn) | 31 kn | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Croatia
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