Cost of living in Russia compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 474 (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 330 (€5.61) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 184 (€3.12) | €3.60 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (€1.31) | €0.88 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 112 (€1.91) | €2.58 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (€3.33) | €1.86 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 429 (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (€1.93) | €1.90 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 63 (€1.07) | €1.20 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (€1.23) | €0.95 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 660 (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 139 (€2.36) | €1.84 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (€0.63) | €0.90 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 62,435 (€1,061) | €1,167 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,074 (€715) | €771 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,402 (€160) | €122 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,269 (€633) | €736 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,272 (€446) | €553 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,273 (€124) | €81 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 475 (€8) | €30 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,991 (€510) | €365 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,687 (€165) | €100 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 512 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 893 (€15) | €11 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 50% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,359 (€91) | €76 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,497 (€59) | €32 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,556 (€111) | €84 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,763 (€115) | €90 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,009,730 (€34,146) | €25,292 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.86) | €1.80 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,639 (€28) | €38 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 417 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 461 (€8) | €5.46 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,898 (€32) | €61 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 364 (€6) | €4.48 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 254 (€4.32) | €2.45 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 249 (€4.23) | €2.67 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 117 (€1.99) | €1.56 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 139 (€2.36) | €1.71 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 558 (€9) | €18 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Russia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,578 (€27) | €32 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,608 (€78) | €53 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,205 (€71) | €45 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 378 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (€3.05) | €2.77 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (€3.84) | €3.97 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,631 (€962) | €467 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.32 (€0.06) | €0.20 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,703 (€46) | €46 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 187 (€3.17) | €5.03 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Spain
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