Cost of living in Russia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 464 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 352 (€5.50) | €9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 191 (€2.99) | €5.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (€1.31) | €1.40 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (€1.84) | €4.53 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 188 (€2.94) | €3.34 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 444 (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (€1.69) | €2.31 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 52 (€0.82) | €1.32 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (€1.19) | €3.20 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 695 (€11) | €14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 142 (€2.22) | €2.73 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (€0.63) | €1.53 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,657 (€1,120) | €2,628 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,930 (€671) | €2,057 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,060 (€142) | €226 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 41,432 (€648) | €1,922 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,281 (€411) | €1,438 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,297 (€98) | €170 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 468 (€7) | €45 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,868 (€467) | €444 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,767 (€153) | €92 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 562 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,067 (€17) | €17 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 34% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,729 (€90) | €71 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,532 (€55) | €38 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,286 (€114) | €96 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,268 (€129) | €101 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,393,680 (€37,413) | €29,781 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.80) | €1.96 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,877 (€29) | €100 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 519 (€8) | €5.15 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 517 (€8) | €25 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,579 (€25) | €61 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 389 (€6) | €4.85 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 230 (€3.59) | €4.33 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 261 (€4.08) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (€1.76) | €2.91 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 129 (€2.02) | €2.77 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 746 (€12) | €20 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,776 (€28) | €53 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 636 (€10) | €24 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,289 (€83) | €105 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,409 (€69) | €80 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 493 (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 207 (€3.23) | €3.66 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 251 (€3.93) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 65,181 (€1,019) | €586 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.32 (€0.05) | €0.29 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,862 (€60) | €49 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (€2.97) | €16 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Ireland
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