Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 474 (₨643) | ₨336 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 330 (₨447) | ₨315 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 184 (₨249) | ₨166 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (₨104) | ₨55 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 112 (₨152) | ₨86 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (₨266) | ₨44 | + 507% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 429 (₨582) | ₨227 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (₨154) | ₨169 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 63 (₨85) | ₨30 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (₨98) | ₨147 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 660 (₨895) | ₨783 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 139 (₨188) | ₨86 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (₨50) | ₨38 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 62,435 (₨84,664) | ₨51,573 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,074 (₨57,054) | ₨28,532 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,402 (₨12,750) | ₨5,683 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,269 (₨50,538) | ₨25,495 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,272 (₨35,626) | ₨14,402 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,273 (₨9,862) | ₨3,837 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 475 (₨644) | ₨681 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,991 (₨40,669) | ₨30,458 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,687 (₨13,135) | ₨12,259 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 512 (₨695) | ₨427 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 893 (₨1,210) | ₨390 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,359 (₨7,267) | ₨2,644 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,497 (₨4,742) | ₨2,376 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,556 (₨8,890) | ₨4,069 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,763 (₨9,171) | ₨3,033 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,009,730 (₨2,725,267) | ₨1,025,570 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (₨69) | ₨106 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,639 (₨2,222) | ₨1,141 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 417 (₨565) | ₨116 | + 387% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 461 (₨625) | ₨210 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,898 (₨2,573) | ₨759 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 364 (₨494) | ₨356 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 254 (₨345) | ₨189 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 249 (₨338) | ₨230 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 117 (₨159) | ₨157 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 139 (₨188) | ₨74 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 558 (₨757) | ₨337 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,578 (₨2,139) | ₨1,452 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (₨754) | ₨665 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,608 (₨6,249) | ₨1,562 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,205 (₨5,702) | ₨1,696 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 378 (₨513) | ₨612 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (₨244) | ₨194 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (₨306) | ₨183 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,631 (₨76,794) | ₨47,294 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.32 (₨4.50) | ₨0.95 | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,703 (₨3,666) | ₨1,683 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 187 (₨253) | ₨232 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Russia is 79% more expensive than in India
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