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 403 (€4.43) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (€3.10) | €6 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (€1.59) | €2.77 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (€0.73) | €0.60 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (€0.96) | €2.09 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (€1.44) | €1.34 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 327 (€3.59) | €4.47 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 104 (€1.14) | €1.31 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (€0.37) | €1.12 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (€0.71) | €0.90 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (€7) | €4.32 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (€1.18) | €1.89 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €0.90 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,919 (€757) | €1,069 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,582 (€424) | €710 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,843 (€64) | €109 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,248 (€354) | €693 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,906 (€252) | €487 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,073 (€45) | €98 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 426 (€4.68) | €27 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,093 (€265) | €350 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,542 (€72) | €107 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (€4.73) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 731 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,758 (€52) | €73 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,497 (€27) | €30 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,603 (€62) | €73 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,752 (€74) | €81 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,287,930 (€14,150) | €24,584 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.52) | €1.46 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,631 (€18) | €36 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 473 (€5.19) | €4.64 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (€6) | €6 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,269 (€14) | €44 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 308 (€3.39) | €3.22 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (€1.92) | €3.43 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 216 (€2.38) | €3.64 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (€0.88) | €1.26 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (€1.14) | €1.80 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 546 (€6) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,446 (€16) | €27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 591 (€6) | €13 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,565 (€61) | €41 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,234 (€36) | €39 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (€4.16) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 174 (€1.91) | €2.57 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (€2.41) | €1.68 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,217 (€387) | €481 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.13 (€0.05) | €0.14 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,619 (€40) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (€1.76) | €4.82 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Portugal
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