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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Russia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNEURUSDRUB

Germany vs. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.46 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.92 PLN (2.98 USD) in Germany and 4.82 PLN (1.32 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Russia.

10.92 PLN
4.82 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.26 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 4 PLN (1.09 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Russia.

7.26 PLN
4.00 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 60.44 PLN (16.51 USD) in Germany and 32.72 PLN (8.94 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Russia.

60.44 PLN
32.72 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 24.42 PLN (6.67 USD) in Germany and 28.04 PLN (7.66 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Germany.

24.42 PLN
28.04 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 41.58 PLN (11.36 USD) in Germany and 16.57 PLN (4.52 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Russia.

41.58 PLN
16.57 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 33.98 PLN (9.28 USD) in Germany and 9.46 PLN (2.58 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Russia.

33.98 PLN
9.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.5 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany and 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Russia.

4.50 PLN
3.39 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.89 PLN (3.25 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 5.45 PLN (1.49 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Russia.

11.89 PLN
5.45 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.33 PLN (1.73 USD) in Germany and 7.16 PLN (1.96 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Germany.

6.33 PLN
7.16 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 50.93 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 73.6 PLN (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Germany.

50.93 PLN
73.60 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.95 PLN (1.62 USD) in Germany and 4.37 PLN (1.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Russia.

5.95 PLN
4.37 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.14 PLN (1.95 USD) in Germany and 2.54 PLN (0.69 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Russia.

7.14 PLN
2.54 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 55.35 PLN (15.12 USD) in Germany and 37.77 PLN (10.32 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Russia.

55.35 PLN
37.77 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.97 PLN (1.36 USD) in Germany and 4.14 PLN (1.13 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Russia.

4.97 PLN
4.14 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.12 PLN (1.67 USD) in Germany and 2.02 PLN (0.55 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 67% lower in Russia.

6.12 PLN
2.02 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.32 PLN (2.82 USD) in Germany and 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Russia.

10.32 PLN
5.81 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.73 PLN (2.11 USD) in Germany and 2.23 PLN (0.61 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Russia.

7.73 PLN
2.23 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.07 PLN (2.75 USD) in Germany and 5.41 PLN (1.48 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Russia.

10.07 PLN
5.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 55.29 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 33.98 PLN (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Russia.

55.29 PLN
33.98 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.96 PLN (3.54 USD) in Germany and 10.11 PLN (2.76 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 22% lower in Russia.

12.96 PLN
10.11 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.85 PLN (0.78 USD) in Germany and 2.44 PLN (0.67 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Russia.

2.85 PLN
2.44 PLN

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.59 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.97 PLN (3.82 USD) in Germany and 9.53 PLN (2.6 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Russia.

13.97 PLN
9.53 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.79 PLN (2.95 USD) in Germany and 3.85 PLN (1.05 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Russia.

10.79 PLN
3.85 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 16.99 PLN (4.64 USD) in Germany and 11.68 PLN (3.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Russia.

16.99 PLN
11.68 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.99 PLN (4.64 USD) in Germany and 11.68 PLN (3.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Russia.

16.99 PLN
11.68 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.12 PLN (10.68 USD) in Germany and 19.16 PLN (5.23 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51% lower in Russia.

39.12 PLN
19.16 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 254.86 PLN (69.61 USD) in Germany and 163.56 PLN (44.67 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Russia.

254.86 PLN
163.56 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 50.97 PLN (13.92 USD) in Germany and 37.38 PLN (10.21 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Russia.

50.97 PLN
37.38 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.58 PLN (2.34 USD) in Germany and 2.11 PLN (0.58 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Russia.

8.58 PLN
2.11 PLN

Fuel

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Germany vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.85 times more for fuel in Germany than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.34 PLN (1.73 USD) in Germany and 2.55 PLN (0.7 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Russia.

6.34 PLN
2.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.69 PLN (1.83 USD) in Germany and 2.24 PLN (0.61 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Russia.

6.69 PLN
2.24 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.18 PLN (1.14 USD) in Germany and 1.24 PLN (0.34 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Russia.

4.18 PLN
1.24 PLN

Transportation

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Germany vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.61 times more for transportation in Germany than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 361.05 PLN (98.61 USD) in Germany and 112.15 PLN (30.63 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Russia.

361.05 PLN
112.15 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 12.74 PLN (3.48 USD) in Germany and 2.38 PLN (0.65 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Russia.

12.74 PLN
2.38 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 140.17 PLN (38.28 USD) in Germany and 25.23 PLN (6.89 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Russia.

140.17 PLN
25.23 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.92 PLN (2.44 USD) in Germany and 0.7 PLN (0.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Russia.

8.92 PLN
0.70 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.27 PLN (4.99 USD) in Germany and 9.3 PLN (2.54 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Russia.

18.27 PLN
9.30 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Germany vs. Russia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 50.97 PLN (13.92 USD) in Germany and 23.37 PLN (6.38 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Russia.

50.97 PLN
23.37 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 163.88 PLN (44.76 USD) in Germany and 140.83 PLN (38.46 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Russia.

163.88 PLN
140.83 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 83.25 PLN (22.74 USD) in Germany and 91.96 PLN (25.12 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Germany.

83.25 PLN
91.96 PLN

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.75 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Russia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5439 PLN (1485.38 USD) in Germany and 3269 PLN (892.77 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Russia.

5 439 PLN
3 269 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3860 PLN (1054.32 USD) in Germany and 1840 PLN (502.53 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Russia.

3 860 PLN
1 840 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 9770 PLN (2668.22 USD) in Germany and 6297 PLN (1719.8 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Russia.

9 770 PLN
6 297 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6798 PLN (1856.74 USD) in Germany and 3413 PLN (932.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Russia.

6 798 PLN
3 413 PLN

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.55 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Russia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 34463 PLN (9412.14 USD) in Germany and 24658 PLN (6734.5 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Russia.

34 463 PLN
24 658 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 23499 PLN (6417.93 USD) in Germany and 12689 PLN (3465.44 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 46% lower in Russia.

23 499 PLN
12 689 PLN

Salary

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Germany vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 3.07 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12748 PLN (3481.6 USD) in Germany and 4159 PLN (1135.87 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 67.4% lower in Russia.

12 748 PLN
4 159 PLN

Hotels

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Germany vs. Russia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

361 PLN
-

Two stars

355 PLN
-

Three stars

412 PLN
-

Four stars

483 PLN
-

Five stars

1 575 PLN
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels

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