Cost of living in Russia compared to Kosovo
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
| Russia | Kosovo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 478 (€5.56) | €5.90 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (€4.45) | €3.49 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (€2.34) | €2.48 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (€0.99) | €1.04 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (€1.37) | €1.47 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 190 (€2.21) | €0.93 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 431 (€5.01) | €4.17 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (€1.33) | €0.62 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (€0.59) | €0.47 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 80 (€0.93) | €0.98 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 726 (€8) | €6 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 148 (€1.73) | €1.24 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (€0.51) | €0.53 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 81% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
| Russia | Kosovo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,260 (€1,027) | €400 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,559 (€623) | €356 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,374 (€109) | €55 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 45,680 (€532) | €268 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,184 (€328) | €185 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,168 (€72) | €87 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (€5.76) | €12 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,427 (€296) | €367 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,146 (€118) | €75 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 626 (€7) | €4.67 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,017 (€12) | €3.13 | + 279% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 27% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
| Russia | Kosovo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,476 (€64) | €43 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,659 (€43) | €35 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,865 (€92) | €75 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,501 (€99) | €80 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
| Russia | Kosovo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,157,330 (€25,107) | €19,301 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.59) | €1.33 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,232 (€26) | €17 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
| Russia | Kosovo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (€5.95) | €5.00 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (€8) | €2.00 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,858 (€22) | €15 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 385 (€4.48) | €3.36 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (€3.02) | €3.84 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (€3.31) | €2.50 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (€1.29) | €0.83 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (€1.82) | €2.37 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 823 (€10) | €3.70 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 61% more expensive than in Kosovo | ||||
| Russia | Kosovo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,781 (€21) | €11 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,058 (€82) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,872 (€45) | €33 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 469 (€5.45) | €4.64 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 218 (€2.53) | €1.33 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 272 (€3.17) | €1.77 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,646 (€822) | €312 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.99 (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,350 (€51) | €15 | + 239% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (€2.40) | €4.11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 34% more expensive than in Kosovo
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