Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 541 (₨452) | ₨393 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 384 (₨321) | ₨348 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 223 (₨187) | ₨173 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (₨74) | ₨60 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 147 (₨122) | ₨97 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 233 (₨195) | ₨48 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 463 (₨387) | ₨266 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 138 (₨115) | ₨194 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (₨41) | ₨37 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 88 (₨73) | ₨160 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 719 (₨601) | ₨951 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 177 (₨148) | ₨97 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 43 (₨36) | ₨41 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 100,963 (₨84,383) | ₨43,146 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 59,561 (₨49,780) | ₨27,011 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,433 (₨7,048) | ₨5,417 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,881 (₨45,869) | ₨26,559 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 31,371 (₨26,220) | ₨15,794 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,904 (₨4,935) | ₨4,914 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 826 (₨690) | ₨679 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,950 (₨19,181) | ₨27,132 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,202 (₨6,855) | ₨11,529 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 618 (₨517) | ₨431 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,016 (₨850) | ₨373 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,359 (₨5,314) | ₨2,496 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,378 (₨2,824) | ₨2,662 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,591 (₨7,180) | ₨4,043 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,253 (₨6,898) | ₨2,874 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,781,220 (₨2,324,504) | ₨1,969,750 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (₨46) | ₨103 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,927 (₨1,610) | ₨1,226 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 389 (₨325) | ₨102 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (₨430) | ₨266 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,817 (₨1,518) | ₨1,120 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 356 (₨297) | ₨364 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 275 (₨230) | ₨236 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 (₨205) | ₨277 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 138 (₨115) | ₨183 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 150 (₨125) | ₨85 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (₨501) | ₨307 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,812 (₨1,514) | ₨1,593 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 749 (₨626) | ₨681 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,815 (₨5,696) | ₨1,699 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,687 (₨3,082) | ₨2,238 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (₨450) | ₨633 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 223 (₨186) | ₨206 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 262 (₨219) | ₨197 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,850 (₨47,514) | ₨46,790 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.92 (₨4.11) | ₨16 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,091 (₨3,419) | ₨1,625 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (₨167) | ₨297 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in Russia is 15% more expensive than in India
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