Cost of Living in Russia
Summary of cost of living in Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 51,102.4Kč (185,465.1руб), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 14,476.0Kč (52,537.4руб), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Russia is, on average, 45.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Russia is, on average, 65.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 220.43 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 964.38 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 137.77 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 55.11 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 68.88 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 56.52 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 25.38 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 11.88 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 97.49 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 14.25 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 14.83 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 39.72 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 110.35 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 51.95 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 99.56 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 17.92 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 18.74 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 20.96 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 31.41 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.19 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 6.89 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 30.35 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.56 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 174.28 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 22.08 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 43.46 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 66.13 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 11.02 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 790.79 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 52.08 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 15.52 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 137.77 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 62.08 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 826,609.05 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 786,285.28 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,667.81 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 141.21 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 169.65 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 888.44 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 474.54 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 123.99 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,962.39 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 190,658.84 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,759.68 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 999.23 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,519.01 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,527.01 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,120.26 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,763.66 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 26,834.46 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 17,045.24 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,611.68 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,370.08 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 18,820.63 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.50 |
Prices in Russia
This country had 19765 entries in the past 12 months by 1803 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
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Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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 | 44.8 | 30.2 | 38.3 | 40.8 | 45.3 | 89.8 | |
| Saint Petersburg | 38.1 | 16.8 | 28.6 | 36.9 | 36.1 | 73.5 | |
| Yekaterinburg | 36.7 | 13.4 | 26.3 | 36.0 | 40.2 | 65.1 | |
| Kazan | 35.2 | 13.0 | 25.3 | 35.2 | 33.9 | 65.0 | |
| Novosibirsk | 34.8 | 10.5 | 24.0 | 35.1 | 31.1 | 64.9 | |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 33.6 | 12.5 | 24.2 | 32.3 | 34.0 | 62.7 |
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