Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 573 (kr 111) | kr 201 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 351 (kr 68) | kr 121 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 182 (kr 35) | kr 72 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 81 (kr 16) | kr 20 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 120 (kr 23) | kr 48 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (kr 44) | kr 35 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 422 (kr 82) | kr 58 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 116 (kr 22) | kr 29 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 66 (kr 13) | kr 21 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 70 (kr 13) | kr 32 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 665 (kr 129) | kr 173 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 134 (kr 26) | kr 37 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (kr 8) | kr 27 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 89,557 (kr 17,318) | kr 21,527 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 51,498 (kr 9,959) | kr 17,092 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,435 (kr 1,631) | kr 2,531 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,110 (kr 9,110) | kr 13,238 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,796 (kr 5,955) | kr 10,740 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,797 (kr 928) | kr 1,141 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 562 (kr 109) | kr 443 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,680 (kr 5,546) | kr 4,523 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,430 (kr 1,630) | kr 2,693 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 559 (kr 108) | kr 94 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 821 (kr 159) | kr 496 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 36% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,096 (kr 1,179) | kr 964 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,534 (kr 683) | kr 459 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,752 (kr 1,306) | kr 999 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,111 (kr 1,569) | kr 1,215 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,178,290 (kr 421,234) | kr 356,019 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (kr 10) | kr 21 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,915 (kr 370) | kr 803 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 443 (kr 86) | kr 66 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 420 (kr 81) | kr 116 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,384 (kr 268) | kr 393 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 303 (kr 59) | kr 45 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 200 (kr 39) | kr 42 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 240 (kr 46) | kr 41 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 104 (kr 20) | kr 26 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 129 (kr 25) | kr 25 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 654 (kr 126) | kr 496 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,544 (kr 299) | kr 673 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (kr 132) | kr 286 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,133 (kr 799) | kr 1,389 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (kr 805) | kr 1,067 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 393 (kr 76) | kr 167 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 203 (kr 39) | kr 47 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 204 (kr 39) | kr 91 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,805 (kr 9,631) | kr 5,902 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.29 (kr 0.44) | kr 1.32 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,354 (kr 649) | kr 470 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 179 (kr 35) | kr 138 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,783 prices entered by 497 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Norway
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