Cost of living in Russia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 532 (25 lei) | 48 lei | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 374 (18 lei) | 31 lei | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (4.05 lei) | 8 lei | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 148 (7 lei) | 13 lei | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 231 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 442 (21 lei) | 21 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 136 (6 lei) | 5.36 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (2.30 lei) | 3.74 lei | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (4.19 lei) | 4.90 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 722 (34 lei) | 35 lei | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 172 (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (1.93 lei) | 3.34 lei | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Russia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 103,617 (4,876 lei) | 3,575 lei | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 59,382 (2,794 lei) | 2,424 lei | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,180 (385 lei) | 590 lei | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,243 (2,458 lei) | 2,523 lei | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,871 (1,453 lei) | 1,697 lei | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,873 (276 lei) | 409 lei | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 841 (40 lei) | 40 lei | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,070 (1,086 lei) | 1,600 lei | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,157 (384 lei) | 643 lei | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 547 (26 lei) | 59 lei | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,019 (48 lei) | 41 lei | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,257 (294 lei) | 344 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,158 (149 lei) | 142 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,910 (419 lei) | 377 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,671 (361 lei) | 372 lei | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (123,439 lei) | 105,711 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (2.59 lei) | 7 lei | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,861 (88 lei) | 90 lei | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 307 (14 lei) | 28 lei | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 519 (24 lei) | 22 lei | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,839 (87 lei) | 273 lei | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 337 (16 lei) | 23 lei | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (12 lei) | 23 lei | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (10 lei) | 28 lei | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (5.94 lei) | 7 lei | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (7 lei) | 18 lei | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 526 (25 lei) | 44 lei | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,736 (82 lei) | 109 lei | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 734 (35 lei) | 60 lei | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,840 (275 lei) | 311 lei | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,312 (156 lei) | 233 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 510 (24 lei) | 32 lei | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 207 (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 248 (12 lei) | 12 lei | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (2,749 lei) | 3,811 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (0.35 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,767 (177 lei) | 228 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 185 (9 lei) | 26 lei | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.04705
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Cost of living in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Romania
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