Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 595 (26 zł) | 41 zł | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 409 (18 zł) | 30 zł | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 187 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (3.68 zł) | 4.05 zł | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (4.95 zł) | 14 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 189 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (4.62 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (1.97 zł) | 3.61 zł | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (3.53 zł) | 4.12 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 663 (29 zł) | 33 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 153 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (1.75 zł) | 3.84 zł | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 91,171 (3,942 zł) | 6,452 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 52,176 (2,256 zł) | 4,662 zł | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,925 (386 zł) | 1,032 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,652 (2,060 zł) | 3,711 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,997 (1,167 zł) | 2,808 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,733 (205 zł) | 407 zł | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 512 (22 zł) | 56 zł | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,636 (1,022 zł) | 1,688 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,252 (357 zł) | 616 zł | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 606 (26 zł) | 41 zł | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 961 (42 zł) | 49 zł | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,605 (242 zł) | 317 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,324 (144 zł) | 147 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,383 (319 zł) | 331 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,515 (411 zł) | 392 zł | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,617,320 (113,160 zł) | 117,976 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (2.26 zł) | 7 zł | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,178 (94 zł) | 111 zł | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 579 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 627 (27 zł) | 32 zł | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,017 (87 zł) | 158 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 474 (21 zł) | 22 zł | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 270 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 309 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 118 (5.11 zł) | 8 zł | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 147 (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 666 (29 zł) | 53 zł | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,790 (77 zł) | 102 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 688 (30 zł) | 57 zł | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,393 (276 zł) | 205 zł | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,245 (184 zł) | 191 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 484 (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 213 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 68,859 (2,977 zł) | 2,897 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.45 (0.11 zł) | 0.47 zł | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,843 (166 zł) | 150 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 271 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Poland
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