Cost of Living in Russia
Summary of cost of living in Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 13,283.0R$ (185,094.2руб), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 3,762.9R$ (52,434.9руб), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Russia is, on average, 44.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Russia is, on average, 64.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 57.41 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 251.17 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.88 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 14.35 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 17.94 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.70 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 6.63 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.09 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 25.39 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.71 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.86 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.31 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 28.78 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.49 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 25.90 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.66 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.90 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.43 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 8.16 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.18 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.81 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 7.85 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.05 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 43.06 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.74 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.34 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.22 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.87 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 203.45 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 13.60 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.04 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.88 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 16.18 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 215,290.20 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 203,571.29 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 694.43 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 36.77 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.37 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 230.32 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 121.22 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 32.29 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,322.08 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 50,277.12 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 458.23 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 261.02 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 660.32 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 657.47 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,421.53 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,280.08 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,972.05 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,435.27 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,710.59 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,128.67 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,894.27 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.56 |
Prices in Russia
This country had 20328 entries in the past 12 months by 1868 different contributors.
Last update: 23 May 2025
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Last update: 23 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Russia
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Moscow | 45.5 | 31.0 | 39.1 | 41.4 | 46.1 | 88.8 | |
| Saint Petersburg | 38.7 | 17.0 | 29.0 | 37.5 | 36.6 | 73.1 | |
| Yekaterinburg | 37.3 | 13.6 | 26.7 | 36.6 | 40.8 | 65.0 | |
| Kazan | 35.7 | 13.2 | 25.7 | 35.8 | 34.4 | 64.9 | |
| Novosibirsk | 35.4 | 10.7 | 24.4 | 35.6 | 31.6 | 64.8 | |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 34.1 | 12.7 | 24.6 | 32.7 | 34.6 | 62.6 |
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