Cost of living in Russia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 54% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Russia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 456 (₩7,992) | ₩11,825 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 360 (₩6,309) | ₩6,615 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 192 (₩3,366) | ₩5,632 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (₩1,459) | ₩2,759 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 119 (₩2,088) | ₩6,581 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 188 (₩3,298) | ₩7,203 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 435 (₩7,630) | ₩16,031 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (₩1,900) | ₩8,264 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (₩868) | ₩3,965 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (₩1,336) | ₩3,108 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 681 (₩11,950) | ₩21,608 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 143 (₩2,515) | ₩3,437 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (₩702) | ₩4,184 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 60% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Russia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,455 (₩1,253,281) | ₩4,654,660 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,059 (₩772,774) | ₩2,343,600 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,599 (₩168,365) | ₩254,267 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,009 (₩701,740) | ₩1,589,470 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,931 (₩437,272) | ₩779,612 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,618 (₩98,534) | ₩86,783 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 536 (₩9,403) | ₩32,020 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,687 (₩450,532) | ₩219,090 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,938 (₩174,307) | ₩89,516 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 535 (₩9,375) | ₩16,029 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 999 (₩17,517) | ₩13,774 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 24% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Russia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,693 (₩99,853) | ₩69,705 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,564 (₩62,507) | ₩54,258 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,082 (₩124,221) | ₩82,310 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,726 (₩153,046) | ₩127,854 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 24% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Russia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,513,520 (₩44,086,040) | ₩35,091,300 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (₩892) | ₩1,965 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,893 (₩33,202) | ₩59,721 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Russia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 489 (₩8,573) | ₩8,245 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 563 (₩9,874) | ₩4,500 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,714 (₩30,057) | ₩22,779 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 331 (₩5,799) | ₩21,034 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 247 (₩4,329) | ₩10,694 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (₩5,001) | ₩8,457 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 114 (₩2,008) | ₩5,308 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 140 (₩2,458) | ₩8,235 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 589 (₩10,328) | ₩11,266 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 37% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Russia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,674 (₩29,369) | ₩30,256 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 651 (₩11,415) | ₩29,287 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,692 (₩99,841) | ₩379,963 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,075 (₩71,478) | ₩116,906 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 428 (₩7,500) | ₩17,287 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 193 (₩3,388) | ₩6,787 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (₩4,317) | ₩5,017 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 66,912 (₩1,173,607) | ₩795,597 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (₩51) | ₩236 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,190 (₩55,956) | ₩116,074 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (₩3,418) | ₩4,500 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,481 prices entered by 680 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 43% cheaper than in South Korea
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