Cost of Living in Russia
Summary of cost of living in Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,319.2$ (182,301.6руб), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 658.4$ (51,757.5руб), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Russia is, on average, 44.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Russia is, on average, 66.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 800.00 руб | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 3,300.00 руб | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 500.00 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 180.00 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 250.00 руб | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 199.68 руб | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 91.44 руб | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 41.66 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 352.32 руб | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 50.44 руб | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 53.01 руб | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 141.37 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 397.74 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 187.77 руб | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 358.53 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 64.31 руб | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 68.08 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 75.30 руб | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 111.23 руб | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 31.44 руб | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 25.69 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 109.89 руб | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 56.16 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 80.40 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 157.22 руб | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 240.00 руб | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 руб | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,646.00 руб | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 180.00 руб | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 56.33 руб | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 руб | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 225.68 руб | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,000,000.00 руб | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,796,579.29 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 9,579.14 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 510.20 руб | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 624.41 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,150.80 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,728.34 руб | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 450.00 руб | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 31,487.90 руб | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 801,470.02 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 6,040.92 руб | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,602.36 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,053.21 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 8,900.54 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 46,621.81 руб | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 29,084.46 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 86,547.80 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 57,347.52 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 21,568.50 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 14,403.17 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 63,365.70 руб | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.15 |
Prices in Russia
This country had 20734 entries in the past 12 months by 2019 different contributors.
Last update: 6 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 6 July 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 | 45.8 | 31.9 | 39.7 | 41.2 | 46.0 | 84.3 | |
| Yekaterinburg | 39.6 | 14.3 | 28.5 | 36.6 | 47.8 | 61.0 | |
| Saint Petersburg | 39.5 | 18.0 | 30.1 | 37.6 | 37.1 | 70.1 | |
| Kazan | 36.2 | 13.8 | 26.4 | 35.0 | 34.6 | 62.8 | |
| Novosibirsk | 35.6 | 11.2 | 24.9 | 35.3 | 32.6 | 64.1 | |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 34.9 | 13.4 | 25.5 | 33.0 | 35.5 | 58.9 | |
| Kaliningrad | 33.3 | 11.1 | 23.6 | 34.8 | 33.2 | 63.6 |
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