Cost of living in United States compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 134% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (руб 1,039) | руб 406 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (руб 560) | руб 268 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (руб 304) | руб 150 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (руб 62) | руб 67 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (руб 210) | руб 87 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (руб 283) | руб 145 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (руб 440) | руб 314 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (руб 238) | руб 99 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (руб 126) | руб 35 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (руб 221) | руб 65 | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (руб 1,016) | руб 592 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (руб 137) | руб 103 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (руб 143) | руб 32 | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in United States is 165% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,267 (руб 159,793) | руб 71,954 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (руб 114,391) | руб 39,383 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (руб 12,415) | руб 6,104 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (руб 113,175) | руб 38,748 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (руб 81,229) | руб 24,462 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (руб 7,558) | руб 4,250 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (руб 3,375) | руб 400 | + 743% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (руб 21,056) | руб 26,107 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (руб 8,226) | руб 6,653 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (руб 748) | руб 479 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (руб 1,543) | руб 594 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (руб 3,426) | руб 5,427 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (руб 3,184) | руб 2,517 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (руб 6,066) | руб 5,895 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (руб 7,850) | руб 6,635 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,140 (руб 1,631,313) | руб 1,355,340 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (руб 52) | руб 46 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (руб 5,640) | руб 1,876 | + 201% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 138% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 507) | руб 427 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (руб 1,429) | руб 559 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (руб 7,705) | руб 1,300 | + 493% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (руб 466) | руб 332 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (руб 254) | руб 170 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (руб 366) | руб 231 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (руб 255) | руб 82 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (руб 131) | руб 98 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (руб 1,514) | руб 592 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (руб 3,165) | руб 1,508 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (руб 1,731) | руб 597 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (руб 15,525) | руб 5,865 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (руб 5,296) | руб 3,600 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (руб 846) | руб 389 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (руб 340) | руб 201 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (руб 408) | руб 215 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (руб 27,626) | руб 31,799 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (руб 16) | руб 2.57 | + 517% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (руб 3,670) | руб 3,567 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (руб 571) | руб 157 | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 114% more expensive than in Russia
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