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Cost of Living & Prices:
Russia vs. United States

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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Russia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.92 times less for grocery shopping in Russia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.9 USD in Russia and 7.41 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Russia.

1.90 USD
7.41 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.08 USD in Russia and 2.52 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Russia.

2.08 USD
2.52 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.96 USD in Russia and 19.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Russia.

11.96 USD
19.94 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.18 USD in Russia and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Russia.

10.18 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.96 USD in Russia and 16.08 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Russia.

5.96 USD
16.08 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.18 USD in Russia and 19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Russia.

3.18 USD
19.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.14 USD in Russia and 3.34 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Russia.

1.14 USD
3.34 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.85 USD for 12 eggs in Russia and 7.19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Russia.

1.85 USD
7.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.37 USD in Russia and 3.81 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Russia.

2.37 USD
3.81 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.1 USD in Russia and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Russia.

20.10 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.71 USD in Russia and 2.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Russia.

1.71 USD
2.94 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.85 USD in Russia and 5.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Russia.

0.85 USD
5.01 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.47 USD in Russia and 17.16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Russia.

13.47 USD
17.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.31 USD in Russia and 1.59 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Russia.

1.31 USD
1.59 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.82 USD in Russia and 4.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Russia.

0.82 USD
4.01 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.3 USD in Russia and 5.72 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Russia.

2.30 USD
5.72 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.01 USD in Russia and 3.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Russia.

1.01 USD
3.74 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.71 USD in Russia and 8.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Russia.

1.71 USD
8.27 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.28 USD in Russia and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

9.28 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.08 USD in Russia and 6.37 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Russia.

4.08 USD
6.37 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.78 USD in Russia and 2.49 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Russia.

0.78 USD
2.49 USD

Restaurant

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Russia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.32 times less for meals in restaurants in Russia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.16 USD in Russia and 5.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Russia.

3.16 USD
5.86 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.38 USD in Russia and 3.3 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Russia.

1.38 USD
3.30 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.45 USD in Russia and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Russia.

4.45 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.45 USD in Russia and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Russia.

4.45 USD
12.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.36 USD in Russia and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Russia.

6.36 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 57.25 USD in Russia and 140 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Russia.

57.25 USD
140.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.72 USD in Russia and 26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Russia.

12.72 USD
26.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 USD in Russia and 2.55 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Russia.

0.64 USD
2.55 USD

Fuel

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Russia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times less for fuel in Russia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.91 USD in Russia and 0.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Russia.

0.91 USD
0.99 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 USD in Russia and 0.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Russia.

0.79 USD
0.93 USD

LPG 1L

0.37 USD
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Transportation

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Russia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.67 times less for transportation in Russia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 38.17 USD in Russia and 132 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Russia.

38.17 USD
132.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.89 USD in Russia and 2.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Russia.

0.89 USD
2.90 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.14 USD in Russia and 42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Russia.

8.14 USD
42.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.38 USD in Russia and 2.17 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Russia.

0.38 USD
2.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.54 USD in Russia and 4.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Russia.

2.54 USD
4.99 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.36 USD in Russia and 20 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Russia.

6.36 USD
20.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 47.57 USD in Russia and 157.77 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Russia.

47.57 USD
157.77 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.46 USD in Russia and 65 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Russia.

35.46 USD
65.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Russia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.14 times less for renting an apartment in Russia than in the United States.

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 1331 USD in Russia and 4058 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Russia.

1 331 USD
4 058 USD

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 726.73 USD in Russia and 2543 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Russia.

726.73 USD
2 543 USD

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 2929 USD in Russia and 8221 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Russia.

2 929 USD
8 221 USD

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 1398 USD in Russia and 5227 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Russia.

1 398 USD
5 227 USD

Flats for sale

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Russia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.28 times less for buying an apartment in Russia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9038 USD in Russia and 17355 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Russia.

9 038 USD
17 355 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3934 USD in Russia and 12176 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Russia.

3 934 USD
12 176 USD

Salary

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Russia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Russia is 3.02 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1705 USD in Russia and 5145 USD in the United States. The average salary is 66.9% lower in Russia.

1 705 USD
5 145 USD

Hotels

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

One star

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104 USD

Two stars

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146 USD

Three stars

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195 USD

Four stars

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252 USD

Five stars

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601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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