Cost of living in Russia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 530 (€8) | €15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 328 (€5.21) | €10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 179 (€2.85) | €4.29 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 (€1.26) | €1.09 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (€1.84) | €3.87 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 217 (€3.45) | €2.47 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 423 (€7) | €5.59 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 117 (€1.86) | €2.80 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 63 (€1.00) | €1.55 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (€1.14) | €1.30 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 649 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 138 (€2.20) | €3.16 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (€0.64) | €1.35 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 74,415 (€1,182) | €2,024 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,657 (€725) | €1,674 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,283 (€132) | €315 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,159 (€685) | €1,392 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,668 (€439) | €1,102 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,983 (€79) | €128 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 533 (€8) | €41 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,972 (€428) | €369 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,476 (€150) | €121 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 510 (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,025 (€16) | €16 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,936 (€94) | €91 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,740 (€59) | €45 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,552 (€104) | €98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,343 (€117) | €144 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,104,840 (€33,428) | €29,470 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.81) | €2.14 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,828 (€29) | €76 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 435 (€7) | €3.40 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 448 (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,514 (€24) | €56 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 317 (€5.04) | €5.40 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 222 (€3.53) | €3.38 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 238 (€3.78) | €4.14 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 104 (€1.66) | €1.71 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 129 (€2.05) | €2.02 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 536 (€9) | €23 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,616 (€26) | €58 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 632 (€10) | €24 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,730 (€59) | €248 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,117 (€65) | €76 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 391 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (€3.03) | €3.23 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 221 (€3.51) | €4.99 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,157 (€892) | €549 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.54 (€0.04) | €0.13 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,004 (€48) | €42 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 187 (€2.96) | €7 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands
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