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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 1.91 times less for grocery shopping in Russia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.66 EUR (1.92 USD) in Russia and 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Russia.

1.66 EUR
6.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.81 EUR (2.1 USD) in Russia and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Russia.

1.81 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.41 EUR (12.06 USD) in Russia and 17.21 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Russia.

10.41 EUR
17.21 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.85 EUR (10.26 USD) in Russia and 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in Russia.

8.85 EUR
15.53 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.19 EUR (6.01 USD) in Russia and 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Russia.

5.19 EUR
13.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.77 EUR (3.21 USD) in Russia and 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Russia.

2.77 EUR
16.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.14 USD) in Russia and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Russia.

0.99 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) for 12 eggs in Russia and 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Russia.

1.61 EUR
6.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.06 EUR (2.39 USD) in Russia and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Russia.

2.06 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.34 EUR (20.1 USD) in Russia and 21.56 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Russia.

17.34 EUR
21.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.49 EUR (1.72 USD) in Russia and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Russia.

1.49 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Russia and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Russia.

0.74 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.72 EUR (13.58 USD) in Russia and 14.81 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Russia.

11.72 EUR
14.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Russia and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Russia.

1.14 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.72 EUR (0.83 USD) in Russia and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Russia.

0.72 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2 EUR (2.32 USD) in Russia and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Russia.

2.00 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Russia and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Russia.

0.88 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.48 EUR (1.72 USD) in Russia and 7.14 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Russia.

1.48 EUR
7.14 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.01 EUR (9.28 USD) in Russia and 7.75 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

8.01 EUR
7.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.55 EUR (4.11 USD) in Russia and 5.5 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Russia.

3.55 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in Russia and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Russia.

0.68 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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Russia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.3 times less for meals in restaurants in Russia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.75 EUR (3.18 USD) in Russia and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Russia.

2.75 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in Russia and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Russia.

1.20 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.87 EUR (4.49 USD) in Russia and 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Russia.

3.87 EUR
6.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.87 EUR (4.49 USD) in Russia and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Russia.

3.87 EUR
10.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.53 EUR (6.41 USD) in Russia and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Russia.

5.53 EUR
10.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 49.8 EUR (57.72 USD) in Russia and 120.8 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Russia.

49.80 EUR
120.80 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.07 EUR (12.83 USD) in Russia and 22.43 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Russia.

11.07 EUR
22.43 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Russia and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Russia.

0.56 EUR
2.20 EUR

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 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Russia and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Russia.

0.78 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in Russia and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15% lower in Russia.

0.68 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.31 EUR
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Transportation

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Russia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.64 times less for transportation in Russia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 33.2 EUR (38.48 USD) in Russia and 113.9 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Russia.

33.20 EUR
113.90 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Russia and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Russia.

0.77 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.08 EUR (8.21 USD) in Russia and 36.24 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Russia.

7.08 EUR
36.24 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Russia and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Russia.

0.33 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.21 EUR (2.57 USD) in Russia and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Russia.

2.21 EUR
4.31 EUR

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 5.53 EUR (6.41 USD) in Russia and 17.26 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Russia.

5.53 EUR
17.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.39 EUR (47.96 USD) in Russia and 136.13 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Russia.

41.39 EUR
136.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 30.85 EUR (35.75 USD) in Russia and 56.09 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Russia.

30.85 EUR
56.09 EUR

Flats for rent

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Russia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.11 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 1158 EUR (1341.88 USD) in Russia and 3501 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Russia.

1 158 EUR
3 501 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 632.22 EUR (732.71 USD) in Russia and 2194 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Russia.

632.22 EUR
2 194 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 2548 EUR (2952.91 USD) in Russia and 7094 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Russia.

2 548 EUR
7 094 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 1216 EUR (1409.54 USD) in Russia and 4510 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Russia.

1 216 EUR
4 510 EUR

Flats for sale

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Russia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.26 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 7863 EUR (9112.16 USD) in Russia and 14975 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Russia.

7 863 EUR
14 975 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 3423 EUR (3966.72 USD) in Russia and 10506 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Russia.

3 423 EUR
10 506 EUR

Salary

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Russia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Russia is 2.99 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1483 EUR (1718.73 USD) in Russia and 4440 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 66.6% lower in Russia.

1 483 EUR
4 440 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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89.5 EUR

Two stars

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126 EUR

Three stars

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168 EUR

Four stars

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218 EUR

Five stars

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519 EUR

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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