Cost of living in United States compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 167% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| United States | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (руб 1,762) | руб 537 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (руб 987) | руб 357 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.89 (руб 485) | руб 199 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (руб 91) | руб 87 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.48 (руб 452) | руб 143 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.88 (руб 403) | руб 226 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (руб 628) | руб 435 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (руб 351) | руб 131 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (руб 189) | руб 55 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.59 (руб 296) | руб 87 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (руб 1,477) | руб 729 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (руб 243) | руб 167 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.04 (руб 251) | руб 45 | + 463% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in United States is 205% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| United States | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,083 (руб 254,241) | руб 108,612 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,372 (руб 195,608) | руб 58,529 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 (руб 18,714) | руб 8,064 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,213 (руб 182,487) | руб 54,731 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,615 (руб 133,185) | руб 33,269 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (руб 13,708) | руб 5,365 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (руб 5,058) | руб 955 | + 430% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $249 (руб 20,505) | руб 21,598 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $156 (руб 12,902) | руб 7,518 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (руб 1,217) | руб 548 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (руб 2,870) | руб 763 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| United States | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (руб 4,732) | руб 6,829 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (руб 4,235) | руб 3,368 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (руб 8,739) | руб 7,728 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (руб 11,550) | руб 9,144 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 98% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| United States | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,965 (руб 2,553,187) | руб 2,729,180 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (руб 77) | руб 56 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (руб 6,949) | руб 2,159 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 262% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 262% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| United States | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (руб 784) | руб 251 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (руб 2,026) | руб 549 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $169 (руб 13,943) | руб 1,878 | + 642% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (руб 788) | руб 347 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.26 (руб 434) | руб 222 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (руб 571) | руб 181 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.11 (руб 421) | руб 123 | + 241% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (руб 196) | руб 128 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (руб 2,491) | руб 559 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 269% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 269% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| United States | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (руб 5,019) | руб 1,534 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (руб 2,504) | руб 654 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $243 (руб 20,053) | руб 5,196 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 (руб 8,619) | руб 3,180 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (руб 1,236) | руб 502 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (руб 490) | руб 192 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (руб 628) | руб 228 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $464 (руб 38,256) | руб 51,956 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.03 (руб 85) | руб 4.26 | + 1887% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (руб 5,913) | руб 3,278 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (руб 926) | руб 202 | + 359% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
82.455
RUB
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,947 prices entered by 2,044 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 163% more expensive than in Russia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Russia
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Russia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 198% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 106% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 128% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 46% more expensive than in Russia