Cost of Living in Russia
Depending on where you live, the cost of living in Russia could be extremely expensive or very cheap. Moscow has a reputation as one of the ten most expensive cities in the world, and you will find that food and accommodation in Moscow is very expensive. However, in smaller cities in Russia accommodation will be less in demand and you will be able to find cheaper solutions.
During winter, fresh fruit and vegetables are mostly imported so these become more expensive. Russian production of foodstuffs has increased and many products are now produced locally. Most supermarkets will stock a full range of products comparable to European supermarkets, with European products obviously more expensive than local products. If you are not in Moscow, St Petersburg or another large city you will struggle more to find imported foodstuffs.
A 2-bedroom flat in Moscow or St Petersburg will cost you around 24,000 roubles per month. A loaf of bread costs 20 roubles, an imported can of beer 100 roubles, a meal out with drinks is around 1000 roubles and a pack of cigarettes 50 roubles.Clothing and shoes are particularly expensive and it is a good idea to arrive in Russia fully stocked!
1.00 USD = 30.40 RUB
Here follows a cost guide for Russia:
During winter, fresh fruit and vegetables are mostly imported so these become more expensive. Russian production of foodstuffs has increased and many products are now produced locally. Most supermarkets will stock a full range of products comparable to European supermarkets, with European products obviously more expensive than local products. If you are not in Moscow, St Petersburg or another large city you will struggle more to find imported foodstuffs.
A 2-bedroom flat in Moscow or St Petersburg will cost you around 24,000 roubles per month. A loaf of bread costs 20 roubles, an imported can of beer 100 roubles, a meal out with drinks is around 1000 roubles and a pack of cigarettes 50 roubles.Clothing and shoes are particularly expensive and it is a good idea to arrive in Russia fully stocked!
1.00 USD = 30.40 RUB
Here follows a cost guide for Russia:
| Accommodation (monthly cost in good area) | |
| Furnished 2 bedroom apartment | RUB 30,500 |
| Unfurnished 2 bedroom apartment | RUB 24,000 |
| Room in shared apartment | RUB 12,000 |
| Food and Drink | |
| Milk | RUB 30 |
| Butter | RUB 33 |
| Cheese | RUB 80 |
| Bread (white loaf) | RUB 20 |
| Spaghetti | RUB 45 |
| Sugar | RUB 25 |
| Coca Cola | RUB 30 |
| Still mineral water | RUB 30 |
| Potatoes | RUB 20 |
| Tomatoes | RUB 65 |
| Apples | RUB 120 |
| Bananas | RUB 29 |
| Fresh beef filet | RUB 400 |
| Chicken | RUB 170 |
| Fresh white fish | RUB 500 |
| Imported can of beer | RUB 100 |
| Cigarettes | RUB 50 |
| Household | |
| Laundry detergent | RUB 85 |
| Dishwashing liquid | RUB 40 |
| Soap | RUB 18 |
| Toothpaste | RUB 45 |
| Shampoo | RUB 75 |
| Deodorant | RUB 67 |
| Utilities | |
| Telephone line (monthly rental) | RUB 300.00 |
| Purchase of low cost cell phone | RUB 3,000 |
| 3 minute cell phone call | RUB 18 |
| Monthly energy costs apartment | RUB 1,000 |
| Eating Out, Entertainment & Health | |
| Three-course dinner in restaurant | RUB 1,000 |
| Fast-food meal | RUB 190 |
| Cup of coffee in bar/cafe | RUB 100 |
| Annual gym membership | RUB 45,000 |
| Doctor consultation | RUB 2,000 |
| Public Transportation | |
| Taxi rate per km | RUB 120 |
| City centre bus fare | RUB 20 |
| Car hire daily | RUB 3,500 |
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