Cost of living in Russia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 495 (14 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (11 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 203 (5.74 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (2.35 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (3.26 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 172 (4.86 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 421 (12 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (3.03 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (1.44 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 77 (2.19 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 677 (19 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (4.16 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (1.11 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,367 (2,051 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,202 (1,253 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,715 (275 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,252 (1,112 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,374 (662 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,638 (160 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 539 (15 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 27,316 (774 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,116 (287 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 528 (15 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,055 (30 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 378% | |
| Clothes | + 195% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 195% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,743 (163 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,594 (102 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 307% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,566 (186 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,338 (208 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 11% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,176,430 (61,679 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (1.44 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,868 (53 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 494 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 489 (14 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,640 (46 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 361 (10 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 266 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 117 (3.31 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 143 (4.05 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 558 (16 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (46 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 601 (17 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,764 (107 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,872 (110 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 416 (12 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (5.29 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 242 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 67,145 (1,903 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.39 (0.10 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,119 (88 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (5.66 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.02834
FJD
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Cost of living in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Fiji
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