Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 408 (₨385) | ₨365 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 278 (₨262) | ₨276 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (₨134) | ₨138 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (₨63) | ₨52 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (₨83) | ₨70 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (₨122) | ₨35 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 326 (₨307) | ₨227 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 105 (₨99) | ₨137 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (₨32) | ₨30 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (₨60) | ₨128 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 591 (₨558) | ₨795 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (₨100) | ₨84 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (₨28) | ₨35 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 70,120 (₨66,130) | ₨34,312 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 39,513 (₨37,265) | ₨20,707 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,862 (₨5,529) | ₨4,186 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,941 (₨31,067) | ₨20,057 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,665 (₨22,318) | ₨12,688 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,023 (₨3,794) | ₨3,182 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 416 (₨392) | ₨684 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,620 (₨24,162) | ₨28,943 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,357 (₨5,996) | ₨10,434 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 433 (₨408) | ₨384 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 709 (₨668) | ₨299 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,003 (₨4,719) | ₨2,320 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,581 (₨2,434) | ₨2,579 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,670 (₨5,348) | ₨3,695 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,969 (₨6,572) | ₨2,708 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,310,630 (₨1,236,039) | ₨921,454 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (₨44) | ₨77 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,694 (₨1,598) | ₨1,143 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 443 (₨418) | ₨99 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 566 (₨534) | ₨209 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,268 (₨1,196) | ₨836 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 303 (₨286) | ₨281 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 181 (₨171) | ₨160 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (₨209) | ₨263 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (₨76) | ₨138 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (₨97) | ₨65 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 561 (₨529) | ₨226 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,500 (₨1,415) | ₨1,201 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 593 (₨559) | ₨474 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,690 (₨5,366) | ₨1,707 | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,452 (₨3,255) | ₨1,656 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 395 (₨372) | ₨661 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (₨166) | ₨184 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (₨215) | ₨193 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 33,735 (₨31,815) | ₨33,103 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.75 (₨2.60) | ₨3.38 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,571 (₨3,367) | ₨1,780 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (₨152) | ₨269 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,359 prices entered by 2,890 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 21% more expensive than in India
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