Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 397 (₨392) | ₨377 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (₨281) | ₨292 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (₨141) | ₨141 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (₨65) | ₨52 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (₨87) | ₨75 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (₨127) | ₨37 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 344 (₨340) | ₨230 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (₨107) | ₨145 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (₨35) | ₨32 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (₨65) | ₨138 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 592 (₨584) | ₨734 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (₨109) | ₨86 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (₨29) | ₨35 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,086 (₨66,137) | ₨33,563 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,456 (₨37,912) | ₨19,910 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (₨6,302) | ₨4,361 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,988 (₨31,536) | ₨18,231 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,108 (₨21,795) | ₨11,729 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,038 (₨3,981) | ₨3,059 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 468 (₨461) | ₨704 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,223 (₨24,866) | ₨29,822 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,505 (₨6,413) | ₨10,549 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (₨410) | ₨406 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 926 (₨913) | ₨216 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,620 (₨4,555) | ₨2,370 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,592 (₨2,556) | ₨2,497 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,570 (₨5,491) | ₨3,626 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,801 (₨6,705) | ₨2,705 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,259,290 (₨1,241,487) | ₨938,472 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (₨46) | ₨82 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,553 (₨1,531) | ₨1,148 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 476 (₨469) | ₨101 | + 365% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 514 (₨506) | ₨203 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (₨1,264) | ₨635 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (₨307) | ₨322 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (₨180) | ₨168 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (₨210) | ₨258 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (₨79) | ₨139 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 99 (₨98) | ₨71 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 570 (₨562) | ₨225 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,449 (₨1,428) | ₨1,213 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (₨567) | ₨478 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,967 (₨5,883) | ₨1,621 | + 263% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,419 (₨3,371) | ₨1,508 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 387 (₨382) | ₨509 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (₨165) | ₨182 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 223 (₨220) | ₨187 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,677 (₨37,144) | ₨38,100 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (₨6) | ₨4.97 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,491 (₨3,442) | ₨1,492 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (₨158) | ₨270 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,004 prices entered by 2,616 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 26% more expensive than in India
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