Cost of living in Russia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 464 (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 352 (€5.34) | €10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 191 (€2.91) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (€1.27) | €1.32 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (€1.79) | €4.20 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 188 (€2.86) | €2.71 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 444 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (€1.64) | €2.95 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 52 (€0.80) | €1.88 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (€1.15) | €1.92 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 695 (€11) | €8 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 142 (€2.16) | €2.17 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (€0.61) | €1.26 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 82,146 (€1,247) | €1,798 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,331 (€673) | €1,862 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,999 (€137) | €130 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 41,432 (€629) | €1,071 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,281 (€399) | €735 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,297 (€96) | €88 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 468 (€7) | €25 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,868 (€454) | €301 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,767 (€148) | €86 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 562 (€9) | €6 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,067 (€16) | €14 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,729 (€87) | €94 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,532 (€54) | €36 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,286 (€111) | €86 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,268 (€126) | €142 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,393,680 (€36,345) | €25,348 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.77) | €1.91 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,877 (€29) | €61 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 519 (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 517 (€8) | €6 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,579 (€24) | €27 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 389 (€5.90) | €4.65 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 230 (€3.49) | €4.35 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 261 (€3.97) | €3.60 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (€1.71) | €2.02 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 129 (€1.96) | €2.30 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 746 (€11) | €21 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is about the same as in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,776 (€27) | €41 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 636 (€10) | €23 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,289 (€80) | €85 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,409 (€67) | €60 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 493 (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 207 (€3.14) | €3.86 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 251 (€3.82) | €5.57 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 65,181 (€990) | €456 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.32 (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,862 (€59) | €41 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (€2.89) | €10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 26% cheaper than in France
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