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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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

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United Kingdom vs. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.57 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.85 EUR (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.62 EUR (1.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Russia.

2.85 EUR
1.62 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.65 EUR
1.77 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.88 EUR (13.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.16 EUR (11.93 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Russia.

11.88 EUR
10.16 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.73 EUR (11.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.64 EUR (10.15 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Russia.

9.73 EUR
8.64 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.33 EUR (8.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.06 EUR (5.95 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 31% lower in Russia.

7.33 EUR
5.06 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.47 EUR (22.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.7 EUR (3.17 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Russia.

19.47 EUR
2.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.74 EUR (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65% lower in Russia.

2.74 EUR
0.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.9 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.57 EUR (1.85 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Russia.

4.17 EUR
1.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.01 EUR (2.36 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Russia.

3.41 EUR
2.01 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.2 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.11 EUR (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Russia.

25.20 EUR
17.11 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.45 EUR (1.71 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.16 EUR
1.45 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.88 EUR (2.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Russia.

1.88 EUR
0.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.12 EUR (10.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.43 EUR (13.43 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.12 EUR
11.43 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.11 EUR (1.31 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Russia.

1.49 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.53 EUR (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Russia.

1.53 EUR
0.70 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.63 EUR (3.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.95 EUR (2.29 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Russia.

2.63 EUR
1.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.86 EUR (1.01 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Russia.

1.37 EUR
0.86 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Russia.

2.13 EUR
1.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.37 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.9 EUR (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Russia.

16.37 EUR
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.08 EUR (3.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.46 EUR (4.07 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.08 EUR
3.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.61 EUR (1.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.66 EUR (0.78 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59% lower in Russia.

1.61 EUR
0.66 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.9 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.39 EUR (5.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.68 EUR (3.15 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Russia.

4.39 EUR
2.68 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.4 EUR (2.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Russia.

2.40 EUR
1.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.41 EUR (8.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.78 EUR (4.44 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 49% lower in Russia.

7.41 EUR
3.78 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.77 EUR (7.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.78 EUR (4.44 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Russia.

6.77 EUR
3.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.16 EUR (10.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.4 EUR (6.35 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 41% lower in Russia.

9.16 EUR
5.40 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.62 EUR (107.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 48.6 EUR (57.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 47% lower in Russia.

91.62 EUR
48.60 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.9 EUR (26.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.8 EUR (12.69 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Russia.

22.90 EUR
10.80 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.51 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.54 EUR (0.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Russia.

1.51 EUR
0.54 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.45 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.77 EUR (0.91 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 53% lower in Russia.

1.64 EUR
0.77 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Russia.

1.56 EUR
0.67 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.31 EUR (0.37 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Russia.

1.09 EUR
0.31 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.08 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 213.11 EUR (250.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 32.4 EUR (38.07 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Russia.

213.11 EUR
32.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.44 EUR (4.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Russia.

3.44 EUR
0.76 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.36 EUR (40.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.91 EUR (8.12 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Russia.

34.36 EUR
6.91 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.86 EUR (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Russia.

2.86 EUR
0.32 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.04 EUR (5.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.16 EUR (2.54 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Russia.

5.04 EUR
2.16 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Russia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.18 EUR (20.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.4 EUR (6.35 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Russia.

17.18 EUR
5.40 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.2 EUR (64.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.39 EUR (47.46 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Russia.

55.20 EUR
40.39 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.56 EUR (24.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 30.11 EUR (35.37 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.56 EUR
30.11 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.27 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2540 EUR (2984.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1130 EUR (1327.65 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Russia.

2 540 EUR
1 130 EUR

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 1895 EUR (2226.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 616.99 EUR (724.93 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Russia.

1 895 EUR
616.99 EUR

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 4719 EUR (5545.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2487 EUR (2921.59 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Russia.

4 719 EUR
2 487 EUR

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 3150 EUR (3701.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1187 EUR (1394.59 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Russia.

3 150 EUR
1 187 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.46 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 17375 EUR (20414.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7673 EUR (9015.5 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Russia.

17 375 EUR
7 673 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9662 EUR (11352.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3340 EUR (3924.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Russia.

9 662 EUR
3 340 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.35 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3400 EUR (3995.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1447 EUR (1700.5 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 57.4% lower in Russia.

3 400 EUR
1 447 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

136 EUR
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Two stars

104 EUR
-

Three stars

109 EUR
-

Four stars

141 EUR
-

Five stars

359 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels

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