Cost of living in Russia compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 68% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 400 (€4.38) | €15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (€3.09) | €10 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (€1.57) | €5.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.72) | €1.44 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (€0.97) | €4.21 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (€1.43) | €3.46 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 341 (€3.74) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (€1.19) | €2.98 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (€0.38) | €2.14 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (€0.72) | €2.06 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 591 (€6) | €10 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (€1.21) | €1.95 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €1.79 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 72% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,844 (€744) | €2,240 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,593 (€423) | €1,813 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (€70) | €205 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,717 (€348) | €1,408 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,820 (€250) | €1,148 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,110 (€45) | €173 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 459 (€5.03) | €42 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,983 (€274) | €585 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,651 (€73) | €176 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 420 (€4.60) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 855 (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,599 (€50) | €79 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,595 (€28) | €41 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,599 (€61) | €100 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,947 (€76) | €192 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,259,290 (€13,802) | €21,399 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.51) | €1.24 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,544 (€17) | €42 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (€5.11) | €10 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (€6) | €3.36 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (€14) | €46 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (€3.29) | €4.55 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (€2.01) | €3.18 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (€2.33) | €3.44 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (€0.88) | €2.55 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.09) | €1.73 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 568 (€6) | €21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,476 (€16) | €36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 570 (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,818 (€64) | €250 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,412 (€37) | €53 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 386 (€4.23) | €22 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 162 (€1.77) | €3.90 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 224 (€2.46) | €3.79 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,677 (€413) | €519 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (€0.07) | €0.89 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,622 (€40) | €33 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (€1.76) | €6 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 63% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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