Cost of living in Russia compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Russia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 595 (€5.97) | €26 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 409 (€4.11) | €10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 187 (€1.87) | €4.97 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (€0.85) | €0.98 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (€1.15) | €2.65 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 189 (€1.90) | €2.86 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (€4.41) | €4.25 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (€1.07) | €1.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (€0.46) | €2.69 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (€0.82) | €1.22 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 663 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 153 (€1.53) | €1.66 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (€0.41) | €0.84 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Russia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 91,171 (€914) | €1,778 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 52,176 (€523) | €1,422 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,925 (€89) | €99 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,652 (€478) | €1,284 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,997 (€271) | €893 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,733 (€47) | €82 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 512 (€5.13) | €35 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,636 (€237) | €392 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,252 (€83) | €120 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 606 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 961 (€10) | €11 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Russia | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,605 (€56) | €80 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,324 (€33) | €25 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,383 (€74) | €86 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,515 (€95) | €75 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Russia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,617,320 (€26,247) | €26,952 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (€0.52) | €1.34 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,178 (€22) | €24 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 33% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Russia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 579 (€5.80) | €3.00 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 627 (€6) | €20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,017 (€20) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 474 (€4.76) | €12 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 270 (€2.71) | €3.75 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 309 (€3.10) | €3.00 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 118 (€1.18) | €3.12 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 147 (€1.48) | €1.40 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 666 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Russia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,790 (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 688 (€7) | €24 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,393 (€64) | €28 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,245 (€43) | €117 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 484 (€4.86) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 213 (€2.13) | €2.20 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (€2.49) | €3.41 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 68,859 (€691) | €634 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.45 (€0.02) | €0.54 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,843 (€39) | €54 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 271 (€2.72) | €5.31 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Malta
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