Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 474 (NZ$14) | NZ$23 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 330 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 184 (NZ$5.34) | NZ$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (NZ$2.24) | NZ$2.36 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 112 (NZ$3.27) | NZ$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (NZ$5.70) | NZ$8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 429 (NZ$12) | NZ$8 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (NZ$3.31) | NZ$4.06 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 63 (NZ$1.83) | NZ$3.02 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (NZ$2.11) | NZ$4.50 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 660 (NZ$19) | NZ$18 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 139 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$3.43 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (NZ$1.07) | NZ$2.67 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 62,435 (NZ$1,815) | NZ$3,241 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,074 (NZ$1,223) | NZ$2,650 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,402 (NZ$273) | NZ$271 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,269 (NZ$1,083) | NZ$2,274 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,272 (NZ$764) | NZ$1,803 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,273 (NZ$211) | NZ$187 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 475 (NZ$14) | NZ$75 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,991 (NZ$872) | NZ$762 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,687 (NZ$282) | NZ$304 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 512 (NZ$15) | NZ$15 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 893 (NZ$26) | NZ$28 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 24% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,359 (NZ$156) | NZ$122 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,497 (NZ$102) | NZ$76 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,556 (NZ$191) | NZ$161 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,763 (NZ$197) | NZ$215 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,009,730 (NZ$58,412) | NZ$39,350 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$2.83 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,639 (NZ$48) | NZ$182 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 6% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 417 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 461 (NZ$13) | NZ$8 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,898 (NZ$55) | NZ$59 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 364 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 254 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.43 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 249 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 117 (NZ$3.40) | NZ$3.46 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 139 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$4.14 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 558 (NZ$16) | NZ$38 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,578 (NZ$46) | NZ$70 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (NZ$16) | NZ$38 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,608 (NZ$134) | NZ$179 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,205 (NZ$122) | NZ$121 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 378 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (NZ$5.22) | NZ$5.37 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,631 (NZ$1,646) | NZ$812 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.32 (NZ$0.10) | NZ$0.42 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,703 (NZ$79) | NZ$72 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 187 (NZ$5.42) | NZ$35 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Russia is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand
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