Cost of living in Russia compared to Portugal
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Russia is 33% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 494 (€5.50) | €12 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 361 (€4.02) | €8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 213 (€2.37) | €3.22 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (€0.96) | €0.95 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 137 (€1.52) | €3.34 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 208 (€2.32) | €1.93 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 441 (€4.91) | €5.19 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 128 (€1.42) | €1.81 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (€0.65) | €1.40 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (€0.94) | €1.17 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 692 (€8) | €5.32 | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 181 (€2.01) | €2.12 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 43 (€0.48) | €0.99 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 102,249 (€1,139) | €1,525 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,047 (€624) | €1,044 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,760 (€86) | €118 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,573 (€585) | €1,006 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,044 (€368) | €746 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,587 (€62) | €88 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 958 (€11) | €26 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 20,885 (€233) | €326 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,221 (€80) | €127 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 618 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,816 (€76) | €76 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,176 (€35) | €30 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,907 (€88) | €80 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,921 (€77) | €90 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,485,230 (€27,672) | €27,634 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (€0.62) | €1.69 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,313 (€26) | €35 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 270 (€3.01) | €5.32 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (€5.74) | €4.58 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,977 (€22) | €65 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 320 (€3.56) | €3.22 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 187 (€2.08) | €3.46 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 172 (€1.92) | €3.56 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.37) | €1.59 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 132 (€1.48) | €2.04 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 589 (€7) | €14 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,593 (€18) | €31 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,005 (€67) | €49 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,237 (€36) | €45 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 473 (€5.27) | €8 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (€1.97) | €2.93 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 236 (€2.63) | €2.16 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,539 (€563) | €410 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 23 (€0.26) | €0.18 | + 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,349 (€37) | €35 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (€2.19) | €5.30 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Portugal
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