Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: United Kingdom vs. Russia

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
LondonLondon
MoscowMoscow

Table of contents

Grocery

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

United Kingdom vs. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.79 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.15 PLN (2.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.72 PLN (1.25 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Russia.

10.15 PLN
4.72 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.38 PLN (1.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.92 PLN (1.04 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Russia.

6.38 PLN
3.92 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.42 PLN (13.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 32.05 PLN (8.47 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Russia.

52.42 PLN
32.05 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.23 PLN (11.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.47 PLN (7.26 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Russia.

45.23 PLN
27.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.12 PLN (9.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.23 PLN (4.29 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Russia.

34.12 PLN
16.23 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.09 PLN (17.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.27 PLN (2.45 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 86% lower in Russia.

66.09 PLN
9.27 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.05 PLN (2.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.32 PLN (0.88 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 67% lower in Russia.

10.05 PLN
3.32 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.07 PLN (3.45 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 5.34 PLN (1.41 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Russia.

13.07 PLN
5.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.96 PLN (3.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.02 PLN (1.85 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Russia.

11.96 PLN
7.02 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 112.1 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 76.1 PLN (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Russia.

112.10 PLN
76.10 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.37 PLN (1.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.28 PLN (1.13 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Russia.

4.37 PLN
4.28 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.83 PLN (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.49 PLN (0.66 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Russia.

5.83 PLN
2.49 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.56 PLN (8.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.01 PLN (9.77 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.56 PLN
37.01 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.83 PLN (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.05 PLN (1.07 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Russia.

5.83 PLN
4.05 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.53 PLN (1.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.98 PLN (0.52 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Russia.

5.53 PLN
1.98 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10 PLN (2.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.69 PLN (1.5 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Russia.

10.00 PLN
5.69 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.58 PLN (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.19 PLN (0.58 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Russia.

5.58 PLN
2.19 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.1 PLN (2.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.3 PLN (1.4 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Russia.

9.10 PLN
5.30 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.8 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.13 PLN (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Russia.

72.80 PLN
35.13 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.16 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.91 PLN (2.62 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Russia.

12.16 PLN
9.91 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.78 PLN (1.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.4 PLN (0.63 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Russia.

5.78 PLN
2.40 PLN

Restaurant

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

United Kingdom vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.17 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.24 PLN (4.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.33 PLN (2.47 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Russia.

17.24 PLN
9.33 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.05 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.77 PLN (1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Russia.

9.05 PLN
3.77 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.15 PLN (7.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.44 PLN (3.02 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Russia.

30.15 PLN
11.44 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.13 PLN (6.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.44 PLN (3.02 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Russia.

25.13 PLN
11.44 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.18 PLN (9.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.77 PLN (4.96 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Russia.

35.18 PLN
18.77 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 351.8 PLN (92.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 160.23 PLN (42.32 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Russia.

351.80 PLN
160.23 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.39 PLN (19.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.62 PLN (9.67 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Russia.

75.39 PLN
36.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.94 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.06 PLN (0.54 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Russia.

6.94 PLN
2.06 PLN

Fuel

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

United Kingdom vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.01 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.86 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.64 PLN (0.7 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Russia.

6.86 PLN
2.64 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.62 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.31 PLN (0.61 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Russia.

6.62 PLN
2.31 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.33 PLN (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.29 PLN (0.34 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Russia.

5.33 PLN
1.29 PLN

Transportation

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

United Kingdom vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.67 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 791.55 PLN (209.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 109.87 PLN (29.02 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Russia.

791.55 PLN
109.87 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.07 PLN (3.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.33 PLN (0.62 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Russia.

13.07 PLN
2.33 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 144.74 PLN (38.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24.72 PLN (6.53 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Russia.

144.74 PLN
24.72 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.54 PLN (2.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.69 PLN (0.18 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Russia.

8.54 PLN
0.69 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.1 PLN (5.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.11 PLN (2.41 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Russia.

20.10 PLN
9.11 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

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 60.31 PLN (15.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.89 PLN (6.05 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62% lower in Russia.

60.31 PLN
22.89 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 213.54 PLN (56.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 137.96 PLN (36.44 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Russia.

213.54 PLN
137.96 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.35 PLN (15.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 90.09 PLN (23.8 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

58.35 PLN
90.09 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

United Kingdom vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.32 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 10272 PLN (2713.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3202 PLN (845.86 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Russia.

10 272 PLN
3 202 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 7280 PLN (1922.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1803 PLN (476.12 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Russia.

7 280 PLN
1 803 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 18306 PLN (4835.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6169 PLN (1629.44 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Russia.

18 306 PLN
6 169 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 12350 PLN (3262.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3343 PLN (883.12 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Russia.

12 350 PLN
3 343 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

United Kingdom vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.66 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 60435 PLN (15963.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24156 PLN (6380.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60% lower in Russia.

60 435 PLN
24 156 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 36893 PLN (9744.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12430 PLN (3283.35 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Russia.

36 893 PLN
12 430 PLN

Salary

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

United Kingdom vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 3.74 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15242 PLN (4025.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4074 PLN (1076.18 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 73.3% lower in Russia.

15 242 PLN
4 074 PLN

Hotels

PLNRUBGBPEURUSD

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

One star

606 PLN
-

Two stars

463 PLN
-

Three stars

483 PLN
-

Four stars

627 PLN
-

Five stars

1 596 PLN
-

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

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in the United Kingdom Prices in Russia

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagBhutanflagCanada vs.
flagAndorraflagUnited States vs.
flagNorwayflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagCape VerdeflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagSaint MartinflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagSouth KoreaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagKazakhstanflagCanada vs.
flagBenin