Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Russia is 62% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 516 (NZ$9) | NZ$25 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 359 (NZ$6) | NZ$16 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (NZ$3.92) | NZ$9 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (NZ$1.54) | NZ$2.49 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 144 (NZ$2.58) | NZ$12 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (NZ$3.83) | NZ$9 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 433 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 135 (NZ$2.42) | NZ$5.00 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (NZ$0.95) | NZ$4.05 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (NZ$1.61) | NZ$7 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 687 (NZ$12) | NZ$19 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (NZ$2.97) | NZ$4.72 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (NZ$0.72) | NZ$2.94 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Russia is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,544 (NZ$1,868) | NZ$3,887 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,730 (NZ$1,085) | NZ$3,199 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,180 (NZ$146) | NZ$217 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,770 (NZ$943) | NZ$2,526 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,676 (NZ$584) | NZ$2,121 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,873 (NZ$105) | NZ$155 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 841 (NZ$15) | NZ$86 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,070 (NZ$412) | NZ$679 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,157 (NZ$146) | NZ$194 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 547 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,019 (NZ$18) | NZ$35 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 29% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,257 (NZ$112) | NZ$133 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,158 (NZ$56) | NZ$91 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,294 (NZ$148) | NZ$198 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,671 (NZ$137) | NZ$212 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 68% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (NZ$46,872) | NZ$45,858 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.77 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,858 (NZ$33) | NZ$186 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 307 (NZ$5.49) | NZ$15 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 519 (NZ$9) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,871 (NZ$33) | NZ$59 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 337 (NZ$6) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (NZ$4.65) | NZ$6 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (NZ$3.98) | NZ$10 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.17 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (NZ$2.47) | NZ$3.81 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 526 (NZ$9) | NZ$36 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (NZ$34) | NZ$73 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (NZ$12) | NZ$42 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,618 (NZ$100) | NZ$255 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,349 (NZ$60) | NZ$131 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (NZ$3.41) | NZ$5.92 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (NZ$4.44) | NZ$12 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (NZ$1,044) | NZ$1,174 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.22 (NZ$0.06) | NZ$0.51 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,415 (NZ$61) | NZ$66 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (NZ$3.68) | NZ$40 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand
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