Cost of living in Russia compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Russia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 516 (€5.13) | €19 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 359 (€3.57) | €11 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (€2.18) | €5.20 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (€0.85) | €1.32 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 144 (€1.43) | €4.12 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (€2.13) | €2.80 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 433 (€4.30) | €7 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 135 (€1.34) | €2.85 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (€0.53) | €1.90 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (€0.90) | €1.10 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 687 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (€1.65) | €2.01 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (€0.40) | €1.62 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Russia | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,544 (€1,038) | €1,772 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,730 (€603) | €1,335 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,180 (€81) | €244 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,770 (€524) | €1,156 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,676 (€324) | €879 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,873 (€58) | €157 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 841 (€8) | €28 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,070 (€229) | €396 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,157 (€81) | €96 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 547 (€5.43) | €7 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,019 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Russia | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,257 (€62) | €90 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,158 (€31) | €43 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,294 (€82) | €94 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,671 (€76) | €150 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Russia | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (€26,046) | €27,673 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (€0.55) | €1.73 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,858 (€18) | €51 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Russia | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 307 (€3.05) | €9 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 519 (€5.15) | €12 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,869 (€19) | €79 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 337 (€3.35) | €5.15 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (€2.58) | €2.84 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (€2.21) | €3.44 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (€1.25) | €1.99 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (€1.37) | €1.81 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 526 (€5.22) | €22 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Russia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (€19) | €43 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (€7) | €26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,618 (€56) | €107 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,349 (€33) | €65 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (€4.83) | €11 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (€1.90) | €4.15 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (€2.47) | €4.40 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (€580) | €598 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.22 (€0.03) | €0.26 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,415 (€34) | €42 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (€2.04) | €9 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Germany
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