Cost of living in Russia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 60% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (₩6,794) | ₩9,144 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 268 (₩4,490) | ₩6,669 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 150 (₩2,517) | ₩6,238 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (₩1,117) | ₩2,595 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (₩1,458) | ₩4,079 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 145 (₩2,430) | ₩5,684 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 314 (₩5,247) | ₩12,234 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 99 (₩1,662) | ₩6,778 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (₩593) | ₩4,368 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (₩1,081) | ₩2,586 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 592 (₩9,904) | ₩29,503 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 103 (₩1,722) | ₩2,622 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (₩534) | ₩3,134 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,954 (₩1,204,042) | ₩1,647,450 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 39,383 (₩659,014) | ₩1,067,340 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,104 (₩102,147) | ₩259,413 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 38,748 (₩648,391) | ₩669,754 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,462 (₩409,329) | ₩605,216 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,250 (₩71,122) | ₩91,170 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 400 (₩6,700) | ₩30,708 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,107 (₩436,862) | ₩515,397 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,653 (₩111,335) | ₩131,154 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 479 (₩8,023) | ₩28,954 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 594 (₩9,937) | ₩22,184 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,427 (₩90,810) | ₩58,979 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,517 (₩42,113) | ₩55,180 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,895 (₩98,642) | ₩108,239 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,635 (₩111,033) | ₩193,113 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,355,340 (₩22,679,518) | ₩34,330,100 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (₩769) | ₩1,511 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,876 (₩31,384) | ₩74,667 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 85% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 427 (₩7,140) | ₩6,016 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 559 (₩9,350) | ₩7,390 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,300 (₩21,750) | ₩940,283 | - 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 332 (₩5,552) | ₩16,991 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 170 (₩2,846) | ₩8,772 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 231 (₩3,867) | ₩10,077 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (₩1,368) | ₩3,569 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (₩1,648) | ₩2,563 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 592 (₩9,911) | ₩15,028 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 25% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,508 (₩25,227) | ₩39,171 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (₩9,988) | ₩21,028 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,865 (₩98,140) | ₩141,294 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,600 (₩60,248) | ₩68,140 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 389 (₩6,502) | ₩10,723 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 201 (₩3,368) | ₩4,839 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 215 (₩3,601) | ₩5,471 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 31,799 (₩532,110) | ₩571,882 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (₩43) | ₩146 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,567 (₩59,687) | ₩55,134 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 157 (₩2,620) | ₩4,527 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 52% cheaper than in South Korea
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