Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (NZ$5.30) | NZ$13 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (NZ$2.68) | NZ$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (NZ$1.22) | NZ$2.07 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (NZ$1.65) | NZ$7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (NZ$2.44) | NZ$6 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (NZ$2.00) | NZ$4.26 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (NZ$0.63) | NZ$3.27 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (NZ$1.24) | NZ$5.33 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (NZ$2.05) | NZ$3.50 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (NZ$0.54) | NZ$2.01 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,687 (NZ$1,266) | NZ$2,633 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (NZ$719) | NZ$2,144 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (NZ$107) | NZ$291 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (NZ$606) | NZ$2,211 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (NZ$435) | NZ$1,904 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (NZ$70) | NZ$174 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (NZ$8) | NZ$68 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (NZ$453) | NZ$704 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (NZ$124) | NZ$254 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (NZ$8) | NZ$15 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (NZ$15) | NZ$27 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 29% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (NZ$90) | NZ$119 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (NZ$47) | NZ$60 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (NZ$106) | NZ$178 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (NZ$131) | NZ$243 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (NZ$23,321) | NZ$38,029 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (NZ$0.88) | NZ$1.98 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,588 (NZ$30) | NZ$140 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.96 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (NZ$24) | NZ$55 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (NZ$5.74) | NZ$7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (NZ$3.42) | NZ$6 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (NZ$3.98) | NZ$6 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (NZ$1.51) | NZ$3.35 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (NZ$1.87) | NZ$4.20 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (NZ$10) | NZ$31 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (NZ$27) | NZ$59 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (NZ$11) | NZ$37 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (NZ$105) | NZ$265 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (NZ$63) | NZ$100 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (NZ$7) | NZ$19 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (NZ$3.11) | NZ$4.98 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (NZ$4.13) | NZ$10 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (NZ$666) | NZ$841 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (NZ$0.12) | NZ$0.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (NZ$67) | NZ$85 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (NZ$3.00) | NZ$34 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand
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