Cost of living in Russia compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 397 (€4.28) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (€3.07) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (€1.54) | €3.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (€0.71) | €0.80 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (€0.96) | €2.29 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (€1.39) | €1.58 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 344 (€3.71) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (€1.17) | €1.65 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (€0.38) | €1.12 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (€0.71) | €0.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 592 (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (€1.19) | €1.61 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.31) | €0.85 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,344 (€737) | €1,191 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,456 (€415) | €753 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (€69) | €104 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,034 (€345) | €720 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,108 (€238) | €522 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,038 (€44) | €75 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 468 (€5.04) | €28 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,223 (€272) | €346 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,505 (€70) | €93 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (€4.49) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 926 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,620 (€50) | €76 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,592 (€28) | €30 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,570 (€60) | €77 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,801 (€73) | €87 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,237,120 (€13,340) | €22,922 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.51) | €1.22 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,545 (€17) | €43 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 476 (€5.13) | €5.77 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 514 (€5.54) | €6 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (€14) | €58 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (€3.36) | €4.20 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (€1.97) | €2.37 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (€2.30) | €2.85 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (€0.87) | €1.39 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 99 (€1.07) | €1.94 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 570 (€6) | €14 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,449 (€16) | €28 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,967 (€64) | €44 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,419 (€37) | €40 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 387 (€4.18) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (€1.81) | €2.58 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 223 (€2.40) | €3.86 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 38,001 (€410) | €479 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (€0.07) | €0.22 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,491 (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (€1.73) | €4.95 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Spain
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