Cost of living in Russia compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 541 (€5.08) | €18 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 384 (€3.61) | €9 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 223 (€2.10) | €5.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (€0.83) | €1.23 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 147 (€1.38) | €3.65 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 233 (€2.19) | €2.27 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 463 (€4.35) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 138 (€1.30) | €1.54 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (€0.46) | €1.28 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 88 (€0.82) | €1.58 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 719 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 177 (€1.66) | €2.08 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 43 (€0.40) | €0.89 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 100,963 (€950) | €1,055 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 59,561 (€560) | €832 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,433 (€79) | €180 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,881 (€516) | €664 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 31,371 (€295) | €544 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,904 (€56) | €123 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 826 (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,950 (€216) | €597 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,202 (€77) | €95 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 618 (€5.81) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,016 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,359 (€60) | €60 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,378 (€32) | €26 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,591 (€81) | €77 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,253 (€78) | €64 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,781,220 (€26,157) | €24,682 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (€0.52) | €1.48 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,927 (€18) | €50 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 389 (€3.66) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (€4.84) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,817 (€17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 356 (€3.35) | €5.00 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 275 (€2.58) | €2.91 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 (€2.31) | €2.24 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 138 (€1.30) | €1.00 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 150 (€1.41) | €2.00 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (€5.64) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,812 (€17) | €44 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 749 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,815 (€64) | €30 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,687 (€35) | €74 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (€5.07) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 223 (€2.09) | €2.72 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 262 (€2.46) | €4.24 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,850 (€535) | €1,450 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.92 (€0.05) | €0.12 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,091 (€38) | €53 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (€1.88) | €5.27 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Croatia
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