Cost of living in Russia compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 407 (€4.58) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (€3.21) | €4.88 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (€1.62) | €3.60 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.73) | €0.88 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (€0.99) | €1.79 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (€1.47) | €1.68 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (€3.75) | €3.91 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (€1.19) | €0.88 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (€0.38) | €0.64 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (€0.73) | €1.02 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 588 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 108 (€1.22) | €1.80 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €0.77 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,084 (€767) | €689 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,645 (€435) | €472 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,665 (€64) | €218 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,475 (€366) | €538 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,298 (€262) | €454 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,735 (€42) | €210 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 433 (€4.87) | €12 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,143 (€272) | €935 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,559 (€74) | €600 | - 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 428 (€4.82) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 783 (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,661 (€52) | €89 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,530 (€28) | €45 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,504 (€62) | €65 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,842 (€77) | €175 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,253,790 (€14,118) | €22,675 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.53) | €1.15 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,623 (€18) | €28 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 469 (€5.28) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,309 (€15) | €51 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 308 (€3.46) | €4.24 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 179 (€2.01) | €4.56 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 214 (€2.41) | €3.65 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (€0.91) | €1.17 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (€1.14) | €1.90 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 550 (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,448 (€16) | €23 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 584 (€7) | €13 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,524 (€62) | €68 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,359 (€38) | €56 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 386 (€4.35) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 169 (€1.90) | €2.92 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 223 (€2.51) | €3.60 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,423 (€399) | €437 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 6 (€0.07) | €0.12 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,605 (€41) | €30 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 158 (€1.78) | €3.73 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Lithuania
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