Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Russia is 66% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (kr 65) | kr 212 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (kr 46) | kr 128 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (kr 23) | kr 77 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (kr 10) | kr 23 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (kr 15) | kr 51 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (kr 26) | kr 49 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (kr 52) | kr 63 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (kr 14) | kr 32 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (kr 5.01) | kr 22 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (kr 9) | kr 34 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (kr 81) | kr 171 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (kr 18) | kr 35 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (kr 4.68) | kr 32 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (kr 11,966) | kr 22,612 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (kr 6,639) | kr 17,353 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (kr 936) | kr 2,587 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (kr 6,136) | kr 15,157 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (kr 3,267) | kr 11,766 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (kr 535) | kr 2,594 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (kr 63) | kr 471 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (kr 2,678) | kr 4,608 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (kr 891) | kr 1,871 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (kr 72) | kr 92 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (kr 136) | kr 295 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 29% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (kr 626) | kr 951 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (kr 353) | kr 479 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (kr 848) | kr 1,081 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (kr 954) | kr 1,425 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (kr 291,739) | kr 431,151 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (kr 6) | kr 22 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (kr 253) | kr 807 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (kr 60) | kr 100 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (kr 78) | kr 121 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (kr 263) | kr 484 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (kr 59) | kr 51 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (kr 34) | kr 43 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (kr 38) | kr 57 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (kr 14) | kr 38 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (kr 17) | kr 28 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (kr 79) | kr 450 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (kr 234) | kr 785 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (kr 93) | kr 318 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (kr 843) | kr 584 | + 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (kr 477) | kr 1,043 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (kr 63) | kr 165 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (kr 25) | kr 48 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (kr 30) | kr 105 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (kr 7,940) | kr 5,485 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (kr 0.33) | kr 0.96 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (kr 561) | kr 499 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (kr 24) | kr 154 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Norway
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