Cost of living in Russia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (€4.51) | €8 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (€3.14) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (€1.60) | €2.87 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.73) | €0.66 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (€0.98) | €2.13 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (€1.45) | €1.42 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (€3.69) | €4.14 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (€1.19) | €1.35 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (€0.38) | €1.03 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (€0.73) | €0.94 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (€7) | €4.32 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (€1.22) | €1.95 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €0.95 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,217 (€758) | €1,136 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (€427) | €741 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (€63) | €118 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (€360) | €743 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (€258) | €501 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (€41) | €87 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (€4.88) | €29 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (€269) | €378 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (€73) | €120 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (€4.59) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (€9) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (€53) | €73 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (€28) | €31 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (€63) | €79 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (€78) | €80 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (€13,843) | €25,997 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.52) | €1.46 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,609 (€18) | €36 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 (€5.01) | €5.35 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (€14) | €46 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (€3.41) | €3.15 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (€2.03) | €3.70 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (€2.36) | €3.54 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (€0.90) | €1.22 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.11) | €1.89 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (€16) | €28 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 580 (€6) | €13 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (€62) | €40 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (€37) | €41 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (€4.28) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (€1.85) | €3.04 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (€2.45) | €1.79 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (€396) | €496 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (€0.07) | €0.15 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (€40) | €40 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (€1.77) | €4.85 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Portugal
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