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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

EURRUBUSD

Russia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.27 times less for grocery shopping in Russia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.14 EUR (1.3 USD) in Russia and 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Russia.

1.14 EUR
5.12 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in Russia and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Russia.

0.95 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.75 EUR (8.84 USD) in Russia and 18.42 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Russia.

7.75 EUR
18.42 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.64 EUR (7.57 USD) in Russia and 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Russia.

6.64 EUR
15.79 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.93 EUR (4.47 USD) in Russia and 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Russia.

3.93 EUR
15.28 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.24 EUR (2.56 USD) in Russia and 14.04 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Russia.

2.24 EUR
14.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in Russia and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Russia.

0.80 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) for 12 eggs in Russia and 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Russia.

1.29 EUR
4.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.7 EUR (1.93 USD) in Russia and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Russia.

1.70 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.64 EUR (20.1 USD) in Russia and 21.93 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Russia.

17.64 EUR
21.93 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in Russia and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Russia.

1.04 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Russia and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Russia.

0.60 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.95 EUR (10.2 USD) in Russia and 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Russia.

8.95 EUR
14.66 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Russia and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Russia.

0.98 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Russia and 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Russia.

0.48 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Russia and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Russia.

1.38 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in Russia and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Russia.

0.53 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in Russia and 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Russia.

1.28 EUR
7.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.14 EUR (9.28 USD) in Russia and 7.88 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

8.14 EUR
7.88 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.4 EUR (2.73 USD) in Russia and 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Russia.

2.40 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in Russia and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Russia.

0.58 EUR
2.19 EUR

Restaurant

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Russia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.36 times less for meals in restaurants in Russia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.26 EUR (2.57 USD) in Russia and 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Russia.

2.26 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Russia and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Russia.

0.91 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.77 EUR (3.16 USD) in Russia and 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Russia.

2.77 EUR
7.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.77 EUR (3.16 USD) in Russia and 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Russia.

2.77 EUR
8.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.54 EUR (5.17 USD) in Russia and 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Russia.

4.54 EUR
10.53 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.76 EUR (44.18 USD) in Russia and 87.74 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Russia.

38.76 EUR
87.74 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.86 EUR (10.1 USD) in Russia and 21.94 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Russia.

8.86 EUR
21.94 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Russia and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Russia.

0.50 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

EURRUBUSD

Russia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.43 times less for fuel in Russia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.61 EUR (0.7 USD) in Russia and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Russia.

0.61 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Russia and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Russia.

0.54 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

0.30 EUR
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Transportation

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Russia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.16 times less for transportation in Russia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 26.58 EUR (30.29 USD) in Russia and 113.18 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Russia.

26.58 EUR
113.18 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Russia and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Russia.

0.56 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.98 EUR (6.82 USD) in Russia and 26.32 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Russia.

5.98 EUR
26.32 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.17 EUR (0.19 USD) in Russia and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Russia.

0.17 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.2 EUR (2.51 USD) in Russia and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Russia.

2.20 EUR
3.95 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 5.54 EUR (6.31 USD) in Russia and 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Russia.

5.54 EUR
15.79 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.37 EUR (38.04 USD) in Russia and 86.21 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Russia.

33.37 EUR
86.21 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.79 EUR (24.84 USD) in Russia and 33.34 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Russia.

21.79 EUR
33.34 EUR

Flats for rent

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Russia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.34 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 774.66 EUR (882.9 USD) in Russia and 3335 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Russia.

774.66 EUR
3 335 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 436.05 EUR (496.98 USD) in Russia and 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Russia.

436.05 EUR
2 088 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 1492 EUR (1700.8 USD) in Russia and 6224 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Russia.

1 492 EUR
6 224 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 808.79 EUR (921.8 USD) in Russia and 3604 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Russia.

808.79 EUR
3 604 EUR

Flats for sale

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Russia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.33 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 5844 EUR (6660.09 USD) in Russia and 12527 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Russia.

5 844 EUR
12 527 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 3007 EUR (3427.15 USD) in Russia and 8138 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Russia.

3 007 EUR
8 138 EUR

Salary

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Russia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Russia is 5.34 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 985.6 EUR (1123.32 USD) in Russia and 5262 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 81.3% lower in Russia.

985.60 EUR
5 262 EUR

Hotels

EURRUBUSD

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

One star

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91 EUR

Two stars

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128 EUR

Three stars

-
171 EUR

Four stars

-
221 EUR

Five stars

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527 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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