Cost of living in Russia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 491 (£4.15) | £13 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (£3.31) | £7 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (£1.56) | £3.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (£0.71) | £1.11 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (£0.98) | £3.47 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 185 (£1.56) | £1.92 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (£3.72) | £4.23 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (£0.91) | £2.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (£0.38) | £0.94 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 (£0.63) | £1.72 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 661 (£5.58) | £8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 145 (£1.23) | £2.25 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (£0.36) | £1.11 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 84,418 (£713) | £2,042 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,680 (£428) | £1,348 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,850 (£66) | £218 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 42,164 (£356) | £1,159 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,480 (£215) | £817 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,440 (£38) | £133 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 543 (£4.59) | £26 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,669 (£200) | £306 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,797 (£74) | £93 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 564 (£4.77) | £6 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,056 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,232 (£44) | £63 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,308 (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,816 (£66) | £68 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,531 (£81) | £70 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,542,300 (£21,482) | £25,545 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (£0.43) | £1.52 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,235 (£19) | £91 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 529 (£4.47) | £4.12 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 646 (£5.46) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,918 (£16) | £112 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 415 (£3.50) | £3.78 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 243 (£2.06) | £1.71 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 284 (£2.40) | £3.49 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 114 (£0.97) | £2.13 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 154 (£1.30) | £1.81 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 918 (£8) | £14 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Russia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,834 (£15) | £37 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 689 (£5.82) | £19 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,328 (£70) | £153 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (£34) | £58 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 495 (£4.19) | £10 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 210 (£1.77) | £3.28 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (£2.08) | £4.90 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,564 (£596) | £412 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.73 (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,641 (£31) | £34 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 198 (£1.67) | £13 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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