Cost of living in Russia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 555 (€6) | €20 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (€4.37) | €12 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 226 (€2.49) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (€0.97) | €1.32 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 139 (€1.53) | €5.54 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 208 (€2.29) | €3.29 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 428 (€4.70) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 131 (€1.44) | €2.33 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 69 (€0.75) | €1.93 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 86 (€0.95) | €1.68 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 695 (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 189 (€2.07) | €3.64 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 48 (€0.53) | €1.62 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 65% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 105,099 (€1,154) | €2,623 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,650 (€644) | €2,092 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,581 (€83) | €297 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,709 (€590) | €1,755 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,196 (€365) | €1,413 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,605 (€62) | €182 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 612 (€7) | €41 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 20,501 (€225) | €339 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,224 (€79) | €184 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (€6) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 930 (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,816 (€75) | €93 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,176 (€35) | €36 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,907 (€87) | €105 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,921 (€76) | €121 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,626,260 (€28,847) | €36,804 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 58 (€0.64) | €2.00 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,411 (€26) | €96 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 376 (€4.13) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 486 (€5.33) | €18 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,115 (€23) | €53 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 358 (€3.93) | €5.20 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 217 (€2.38) | €4.54 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 161 (€1.77) | €4.93 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 124 (€1.36) | €2.01 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 140 (€1.54) | €3.17 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 567 (€6) | €37 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,593 (€18) | €66 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (€7) | €30 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,005 (€66) | €243 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,237 (€36) | €86 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 473 (€5.19) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (€1.94) | €4.08 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 236 (€2.59) | €6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,539 (€555) | €410 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 23 (€0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,349 (€37) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (€2.16) | €12 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands
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