Cost of living in Russia compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Russia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 494 ($5.19) | $9 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 393 ($4.13) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 ($1.94) | $2.93 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 ($0.88) | $1.07 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 ($1.22) | $2.28 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 183 ($1.92) | $1.07 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 ($4.62) | $3.81 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 ($1.12) | $2.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 ($0.47) | $1.23 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 ($0.77) | $1.66 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 667 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 145 ($1.52) | $1.97 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 ($0.44) | $1.11 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Russia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 84,536 ($888) | $688 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,898 ($535) | $391 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,096 ($85) | $56 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,855 ($429) | $514 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,118 ($274) | $292 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,479 ($47) | $39 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 561 ($5.89) | $25 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,795 ($250) | $396 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,935 ($94) | $148 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 566 ($5.94) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 964 ($10) | $9 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Russia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,185 ($54) | $62 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 ($34) | $43 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,827 ($82) | $111 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 ($104) | $88 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 4% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Russia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,607,530 ($27,392) | $20,870 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 ($0.54) | $1.02 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,300 ($24) | $23 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Russia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 535 ($5.62) | $5.96 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,945 ($20) | $37 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 439 ($4.62) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 244 ($2.56) | $4.19 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 294 ($3.09) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 ($1.18) | $1.98 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 ($1.60) | $1.89 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 870 ($9) | $13 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Russia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,818 ($19) | $20 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,731 ($81) | $48 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,017 ($42) | $47 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 484 ($5.08) | $10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 ($2.15) | $3.43 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 244 ($2.56) | $1.93 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 73,932 ($777) | $837 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.76 ($0.03) | $0.20 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,641 ($38) | $49 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 199 ($2.09) | $4.69 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador
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