Cost of living in Russia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (€4.51) | €16 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (€3.15) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (€1.59) | €6 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.73) | €1.11 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (€0.98) | €4.05 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (€1.45) | €2.74 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (€3.70) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (€1.19) | €2.45 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (€0.38) | €1.69 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (€0.73) | €1.99 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (€1.22) | €2.09 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €1.13 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,687 (€752) | €1,790 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (€427) | €1,180 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (€63) | €172 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (€360) | €830 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (€259) | €591 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (€41) | €91 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (€4.88) | €25 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (€269) | €371 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (€73) | €92 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (€4.59) | €6 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (€53) | €88 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (€28) | €36 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (€63) | €97 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (€78) | €114 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 60% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (€13,847) | €25,995 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.52) | €1.39 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,588 (€18) | €59 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 (€5.01) | €11 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (€14) | €25 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (€3.41) | €4.60 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (€2.03) | €3.99 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (€2.36) | €3.56 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (€0.90) | €1.79 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.11) | €2.17 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (€16) | €42 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (€6) | €21 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (€62) | €84 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (€37) | €63 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (€4.28) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (€1.85) | €3.81 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (€2.45) | €6 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (€396) | €480 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (€0.07) | €0.33 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (€40) | €41 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (€1.78) | €10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 57% cheaper than in France
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