Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 476 (₨550) | ₨367 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 369 (₨426) | ₨334 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (₨228) | ₨177 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (₨97) | ₨56 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (₨135) | ₨90 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 176 (₨203) | ₨44 | + 358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 438 (₨506) | ₨236 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (₨125) | ₨162 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (₨57) | ₨32 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 77 (₨89) | ₨157 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 690 (₨798) | ₨791 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 143 (₨166) | ₨88 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (₨46) | ₨39 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,612 (₨83,922) | ₨46,491 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,117 (₨52,145) | ₨26,733 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 10,661 (₨12,322) | ₨5,558 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,932 (₨46,152) | ₨24,768 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,487 (₨29,457) | ₨14,360 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,305 (₨7,287) | ₨5,180 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 493 (₨570) | ₨656 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,972 (₨31,173) | ₨30,934 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,526 (₨12,165) | ₨12,189 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 532 (₨615) | ₨518 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,014 (₨1,172) | ₨559 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,975 (₨6,906) | ₨2,556 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,703 (₨4,279) | ₨2,516 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,242 (₨8,370) | ₨4,169 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,546 (₨9,878) | ₨3,067 | + 222% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,320,230 (₨2,681,650) | ₨1,054,000 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (₨59) | ₨108 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,904 (₨2,201) | ₨1,184 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 494 (₨571) | ₨126 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 619 (₨715) | ₨255 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,697 (₨1,962) | ₨1,266 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 358 (₨413) | ₨396 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 251 (₨290) | ₨203 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 275 (₨318) | ₨266 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (₨131) | ₨177 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 144 (₨166) | ₨90 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 595 (₨687) | ₨334 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,680 (₨1,942) | ₨1,556 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 631 (₨729) | ₨648 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,406 (₨6,248) | ₨1,506 | + 315% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,807 (₨4,400) | ₨1,809 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 439 (₨508) | ₨641 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 189 (₨218) | ₨205 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (₨284) | ₨182 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 66,312 (₨76,641) | ₨48,747 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.99 (₨4.61) | ₨1.06 | + 333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,469 (₨4,009) | ₨1,787 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (₨228) | ₨241 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 61% more expensive than in India
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