Cost of living in Russia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 60% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 407 (€5.07) | €16 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 268 (€3.35) | €9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 151 (€1.88) | €5.78 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (€0.84) | €1.13 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (€1.11) | €4.42 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (€1.83) | €2.77 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 316 (€3.95) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 101 (€1.26) | €2.48 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (€0.44) | €1.70 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (€0.81) | €2.10 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 594 (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 102 (€1.28) | €2.01 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (€0.39) | €1.15 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,055 (€899) | €2,115 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 39,440 (€492) | €1,347 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,007 (€75) | €143 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 38,229 (€477) | €1,154 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,453 (€305) | €865 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,115 (€51) | €100 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 398 (€4.97) | €24 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,107 (€326) | €350 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,653 (€83) | €98 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 479 (€5.98) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 689 (€9) | €14 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,535 (€69) | €90 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,517 (€31) | €33 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,952 (€74) | €105 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,686 (€83) | €109 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,355,340 (€16,908) | €26,431 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (€0.57) | €1.49 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,864 (€23) | €70 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 32% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 427 (€5.32) | €4.20 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 559 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,300 (€16) | €25 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 332 (€4.14) | €4.54 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 170 (€2.12) | €3.75 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 231 (€2.88) | €3.91 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (€1.02) | €1.79 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (€1.23) | €2.02 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 592 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,494 (€19) | €39 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,865 (€73) | €57 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,636 (€45) | €55 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 398 (€4.96) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 201 (€2.51) | €4.17 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 215 (€2.68) | €6 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 31,903 (€398) | €478 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.68 (€0.03) | €0.18 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,564 (€44) | €36 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 157 (€1.95) | €9 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 52% cheaper than in France
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