Cost of living in Russia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 491 (Rp 78,254) | Rp 64,632 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (Rp 62,476) | Rp 60,696 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (Rp 29,439) | Rp 27,585 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (Rp 13,385) | Rp 21,684 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (Rp 18,522) | Rp 29,420 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 185 (Rp 29,461) | Rp 18,202 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (Rp 70,148) | Rp 65,816 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (Rp 17,094) | Rp 44,338 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (Rp 7,203) | Rp 23,243 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 (Rp 11,819) | Rp 37,779 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 661 (Rp 105,329) | Rp 376,939 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 145 (Rp 23,125) | Rp 21,944 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (Rp 6,763) | Rp 20,736 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 84,418 (Rp 13,461,608) | Rp 20,953,000 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,680 (Rp 8,081,713) | Rp 11,167,100 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,850 (Rp 1,251,844) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 42,164 (Rp 6,723,636) | Rp 9,923,360 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,480 (Rp 4,063,102) | Rp 5,211,980 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,440 (Rp 708,088) | Rp 555,271 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 543 (Rp 86,545) | Rp 361,046 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,669 (Rp 3,774,408) | Rp 4,110,400 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,797 (Rp 1,402,794) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 564 (Rp 90,016) | Rp 58,625 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,056 (Rp 168,326) | Rp 87,033 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,232 (Rp 834,389) | Rp 862,192 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,308 (Rp 527,444) | Rp 470,714 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,816 (Rp 1,246,400) | Rp 1,197,150 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,531 (Rp 1,519,905) | Rp 1,408,570 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,542,300 (Rp 405,406,034) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (Rp 8,197) | Rp 11,228 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,235 (Rp 356,436) | Rp 158,658 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 529 (Rp 84,345) | Rp 22,717 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 646 (Rp 103,029) | Rp 48,531 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,918 (Rp 305,905) | Rp 355,517 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 415 (Rp 66,145) | Rp 115,732 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 243 (Rp 38,788) | Rp 23,036 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 284 (Rp 45,361) | Rp 32,995 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 114 (Rp 18,242) | Rp 49,135 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 154 (Rp 24,485) | Rp 17,984 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 918 (Rp 146,395) | Rp 87,591 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,834 (Rp 292,489) | Rp 194,090 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 689 (Rp 109,846) | Rp 119,744 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,328 (Rp 1,327,958) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (Rp 637,777) | Rp 487,508 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 495 (Rp 78,987) | Rp 119,009 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 210 (Rp 33,420) | Rp 38,686 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (Rp 39,233) | Rp 44,445 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,564 (Rp 11,252,501) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.73 (Rp 435) | Rp 2,007 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,641 (Rp 580,627) | Rp 596,222 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 198 (Rp 31,610) | Rp 36,260 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia
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