Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 75% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 400 (kr 44) | kr 217 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (kr 31) | kr 122 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (kr 16) | kr 72 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (kr 7) | kr 21 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (kr 10) | kr 48 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (kr 14) | kr 37 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 341 (kr 37) | kr 66 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (kr 12) | kr 33 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (kr 3.79) | kr 23 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (kr 7) | kr 32 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 591 (kr 65) | kr 165 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (kr 12) | kr 36 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (kr 3.19) | kr 20 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,844 (kr 7,444) | kr 18,061 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,593 (kr 4,235) | kr 13,193 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (kr 701) | kr 1,328 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,946 (kr 3,505) | kr 13,005 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,820 (kr 2,504) | kr 9,667 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,110 (kr 451) | kr 830 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 459 (kr 50) | kr 396 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,983 (kr 2,741) | kr 3,994 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,651 (kr 730) | kr 1,544 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 420 (kr 46) | kr 110 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 855 (kr 94) | kr 272 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,599 (kr 505) | kr 893 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,595 (kr 285) | kr 588 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,599 (kr 614) | kr 876 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,947 (kr 762) | kr 1,780 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 69% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,259,290 (kr 138,181) | kr 352,685 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (kr 5.15) | kr 16 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,544 (kr 169) | kr 771 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 64% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (kr 51) | kr 106 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (kr 61) | kr 154 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (kr 141) | kr 405 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (kr 33) | kr 55 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (kr 20) | kr 51 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (kr 23) | kr 80 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (kr 9) | kr 23 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 568 (kr 62) | kr 457 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,476 (kr 162) | kr 640 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 570 (kr 62) | kr 292 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,818 (kr 638) | kr 1,520 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,412 (kr 374) | kr 872 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 386 (kr 42) | kr 149 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 162 (kr 18) | kr 47 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 224 (kr 25) | kr 93 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 36,838 (kr 4,042) | kr 4,993 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (kr 0.73) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,622 (kr 397) | kr 539 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (kr 18) | kr 137 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 67% cheaper than in Norway
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