Cost of Living in Russia
Summary of cost of living in Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,305.2$ (185,276.8руб), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 652.9$ (52,473.6руб), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Russia is, on average, 6.1% lower than in Turkey.
- Rent in Russia is, on average, 1.8% lower than in Turkey.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.95 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 43.55 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.22 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 2.49 $ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.11 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.56 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.14 $ | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 0.53 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.16 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 0.71 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 1.48 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.79 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 10.99 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 5.17 $ | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.90 $ | |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.78 $ | |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.86 $ | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.09 $ | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.12 $ | |
| Potato (1kg) | 0.81 $ | |
| Onion (1kg) | 0.68 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.65 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 $ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.97 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.99 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.50 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 35.71 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.35 $ | |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 0.44 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6.22 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 0.74 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,325.03 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,397.78 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 120.33 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 6.38 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 7.66 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.96 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.44 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 5.60 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 405.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,705.70 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.83 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.12 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 113.35 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.51 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 592.12 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 395.71 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,212.02 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 769.13 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,199.01 $ | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,118.45 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 848.72 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.47 |
Prices in Russia
This country had 19538 entries in the past 12 months by 1782 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: May 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 | 44.8 | 30.5 | 38.4 | 41.1 | 44.2 | 89.3 | |
| Saint Petersburg | 37.9 | 16.9 | 28.6 | 37.0 | 35.0 | 74.3 | |
| Yekaterinburg | 36.7 | 13.5 | 26.4 | 36.3 | 39.1 | 65.4 | |
| Kazan | 35.1 | 13.1 | 25.4 | 35.4 | 33.0 | 65.3 | |
| Novosibirsk | 34.8 | 10.6 | 24.1 | 35.3 | 30.3 | 65.2 | |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 33.6 | 12.6 | 24.3 | 32.5 | 33.1 | 63.0 |
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