Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 496 (2,102 Ft) | 3,295 Ft | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 371 (1,574 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 196 (830 Ft) | 960 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (359 Ft) | 487 Ft | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (501 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (833 Ft) | 1,195 Ft | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 424 (1,798 Ft) | 2,144 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 113 (480 Ft) | 545 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (213 Ft) | 396 Ft | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 79 (334 Ft) | 355 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 716 (3,036 Ft) | 2,010 Ft | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (624 Ft) | 591 Ft | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (190 Ft) | 408 Ft | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 85,386 (361,949 Ft) | 357,218 Ft | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,051 (237,600 Ft) | 250,770 Ft | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,152 (38,796 Ft) | 55,895 Ft | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 48,742 (206,619 Ft) | 204,606 Ft | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 29,136 (123,509 Ft) | 154,525 Ft | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,327 (22,581 Ft) | 34,329 Ft | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (2,100 Ft) | 5,036 Ft | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,888 (101,263 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,506 (44,535 Ft) | 35,928 Ft | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 606 (2,568 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,151 (4,881 Ft) | 3,074 Ft | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,595 (23,719 Ft) | 28,322 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,450 (14,625 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,670 (32,515 Ft) | 28,740 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,727 (41,231 Ft) | 33,768 Ft | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,259,440 (9,577,750 Ft) | 10,061,700 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (215 Ft) | 641 Ft | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,294 (9,724 Ft) | 9,520 Ft | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (2,166 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (2,907 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,874 (7,945 Ft) | 19,052 Ft | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 411 (1,743 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (1,098 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (1,207 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 116 (491 Ft) | 628 Ft | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (647 Ft) | 977 Ft | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 827 (3,507 Ft) | 4,520 Ft | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,772 (7,512 Ft) | 12,571 Ft | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 728 (3,084 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,974 (33,800 Ft) | 15,494 Ft | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,857 (16,351 Ft) | 17,042 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 461 (1,953 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 220 (934 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 261 (1,106 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 71,350 (302,452 Ft) | 242,681 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.73 (12 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,225 (17,910 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 204 (867 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Hungary
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