Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 541 (20 zł) | 53 zł | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 382 (14 zł) | 36 zł | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 223 (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (3.30 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 146 (5.54 zł) | 21 zł | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 236 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 463 (18 zł) | 24 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (5.25 zł) | 5.90 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (1.86 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 88 (3.35 zł) | 6 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 719 (27 zł) | 62 zł | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 172 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (1.57 zł) | 5.04 zł | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 56% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 102,890 (3,897 zł) | 7,084 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 59,556 (2,256 zł) | 5,084 zł | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,291 (314 zł) | 1,344 zł | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 55,976 (2,120 zł) | 4,462 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 31,264 (1,184 zł) | 3,630 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,890 (223 zł) | 1,005 zł | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 845 (32 zł) | 73 zł | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,230 (880 zł) | 1,940 zł | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,951 (339 zł) | 850 zł | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 623 (24 zł) | 58 zł | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,026 (39 zł) | 67 zł | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,373 (241 zł) | 396 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,378 (128 zł) | 195 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,549 (324 zł) | 397 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,329 (278 zł) | 564 zł | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,756,560 (104,416 zł) | 157,061 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (2.10 zł) | 7 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,904 (72 zł) | 197 zł | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 64% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 389 (15 zł) | 38 zł | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (19 zł) | 68 zł | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,817 (69 zł) | 266 zł | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 403 (15 zł) | 31 zł | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 271 (10 zł) | 23 zł | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (10 zł) | 18 zł | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (4.65 zł) | 12 zł | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 144 (5.47 zł) | 14 zł | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 583 (22 zł) | 87 zł | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,812 (69 zł) | 129 zł | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 739 (28 zł) | 69 zł | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,365 (279 zł) | 405 zł | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,687 (140 zł) | 216 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (20 zł) | 38 zł | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 209 (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 262 (10 zł) | 19 zł | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,850 (2,153 zł) | 3,399 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.92 (0.19 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,118 (156 zł) | 226 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (8 zł) | 23 zł | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Poland
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