Cost of living in Russia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 489 (19 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (16 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (3.34 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (4.62 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 186 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 442 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (4.20 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (1.75 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (3.12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 672 (27 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (5.78 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (1.67 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,544 (3,515 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,292 (2,116 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,144 (323 ₪) | 650 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,955 (1,745 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,802 (1,104 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,477 (178 ₪) | 376 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 561 (22 ₪) | 97 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,519 (934 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,009 (358 ₪) | 436 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 570 (23 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,085 (43 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,182 (206 ₪) | 328 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 (130 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,705 (306 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 (392 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,483,820 (98,615 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (2.05 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,304 (91 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 562 (22 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 (26 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,938 (77 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 422 (17 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 241 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 299 (12 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (4.40 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 147 (5.83 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 851 (34 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,813 (72 ₪) | 155 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (27 ₪) | 91 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,421 (295 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,003 (159 ₪) | 279 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 493 (20 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 76,156 (3,024 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.71 (0.11 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,687 (146 ₪) | 258 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (8 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.03970
ILS
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Israel
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