Cost of Living in Russia
Summary of cost of living in Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,333.6$ (181,990.6руб), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 661.9$ (51,620.0руб), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Russia is, on average, 44.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Russia is, on average, 66.5% 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 | 3,350.00 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) | 200.14 руб | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 92.30 руб | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 41.86 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 352.45 руб | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 50.39 руб | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 52.88 руб | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 140.59 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 398.00 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 187.60 руб | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 358.80 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 64.13 руб | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 67.85 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 74.90 руб | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 110.63 руб | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 31.69 руб | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 25.67 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 109.52 руб | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 56.33 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 80.82 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 157.82 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) | 2,650.00 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) | 225.93 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) | 2,777,688.05 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 9,542.92 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 511.31 руб | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 625.63 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,126.86 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,724.83 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 | 31,376.33 руб | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 801,264.33 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 5,968.88 руб | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,605.27 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,962.75 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 8,847.47 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 46,678.53 руб | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 29,092.41 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 86,495.99 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 57,360.28 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 21,478.01 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 14,283.16 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 63,722.59 руб | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.21 |
Prices in Russia
This country had 21242 entries in the past 12 months by 2070 different contributors.
Last update: 18 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 18 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 | 45.9 | 32.2 | 39.9 | 41.5 | 46.2 | 84.4 | |
| Yekaterinburg | 39.8 | 14.4 | 28.7 | 36.9 | 47.9 | 61.2 | |
| Saint Petersburg | 39.7 | 18.1 | 30.3 | 38.0 | 37.2 | 70.7 | |
| Kazan | 36.3 | 13.9 | 26.6 | 35.2 | 34.7 | 63.0 | |
| Novosibirsk | 35.7 | 11.3 | 25.1 | 35.6 | 32.7 | 64.3 | |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 35.2 | 13.5 | 25.7 | 33.3 | 36.4 | 58.9 | |
| Kaliningrad | 33.2 | 11.5 | 23.8 | 34.5 | 33.9 | 65.1 |
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