Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 268 (NZ$5.86) | NZ$12 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 150 (NZ$3.29) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (NZ$1.46) | NZ$2.16 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (NZ$1.90) | NZ$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 145 (NZ$3.17) | NZ$5.44 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 314 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 99 (NZ$2.17) | NZ$3.96 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (NZ$0.77) | NZ$3.40 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (NZ$1.41) | NZ$4.42 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 592 (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 103 (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.41 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (NZ$0.70) | NZ$2.10 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,954 (NZ$1,572) | NZ$2,755 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 39,383 (NZ$861) | NZ$2,123 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,104 (NZ$133) | NZ$252 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 38,748 (NZ$847) | NZ$2,002 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,462 (NZ$534) | NZ$1,725 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,250 (NZ$93) | NZ$156 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 400 (NZ$9) | NZ$68 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,107 (NZ$570) | NZ$567 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,653 (NZ$145) | NZ$218 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 479 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 594 (NZ$13) | NZ$25 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,427 (NZ$119) | NZ$124 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,517 (NZ$55) | NZ$70 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,895 (NZ$129) | NZ$160 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,635 (NZ$145) | NZ$179 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,355,340 (NZ$29,614) | NZ$33,461 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (NZ$1.00) | NZ$2.19 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,876 (NZ$41) | NZ$180 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 427 (NZ$9) | NZ$11 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 559 (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,300 (NZ$28) | NZ$53 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 332 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 170 (NZ$3.72) | NZ$6 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 231 (NZ$5.05) | NZ$6 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (NZ$1.79) | NZ$3.78 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (NZ$2.15) | NZ$3.75 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 592 (NZ$13) | NZ$32 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,508 (NZ$33) | NZ$59 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (NZ$13) | NZ$34 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,865 (NZ$128) | NZ$223 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,600 (NZ$79) | NZ$106 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 389 (NZ$8) | NZ$16 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 201 (NZ$4.40) | NZ$5.09 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 215 (NZ$4.70) | NZ$10 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 31,799 (NZ$695) | NZ$752 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (NZ$0.06) | NZ$0.74 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,567 (NZ$78) | NZ$64 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 157 (NZ$3.42) | NZ$32 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand
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