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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.27 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.88 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 4.87 PLN (1.3 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Russia.

21.88 PLN
4.87 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.96 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 4.04 PLN (1.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Russia.

8.96 PLN
4.04 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.66 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 33.07 PLN (8.83 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58% lower in Russia.

78.66 PLN
33.07 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.45 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 28.34 PLN (7.56 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58% lower in Russia.

67.45 PLN
28.34 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.28 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 16.75 PLN (4.47 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Russia.

65.28 PLN
16.75 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 59.96 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 9.56 PLN (2.55 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Russia.

59.96 PLN
9.56 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.03 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 3.43 PLN (0.92 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Russia.

12.03 PLN
3.43 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.76 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.51 PLN (1.47 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Russia.

17.76 PLN
5.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.73 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 7.24 PLN (1.93 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Russia.

14.73 PLN
7.24 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 93.65 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 75.32 PLN (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Russia.

93.65 PLN
75.32 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.64 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 4.42 PLN (1.18 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Russia.

10.64 PLN
4.42 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.57 PLN (0.69 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Russia.

16.00 PLN
2.57 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.62 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 38.18 PLN (10.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Russia.

62.62 PLN
38.18 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.68 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 4.18 PLN (1.12 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Russia.

4.68 PLN
4.18 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.61 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.04 PLN (0.54 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 86% lower in Russia.

14.61 PLN
2.04 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.97 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 5.87 PLN (1.57 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Russia.

19.97 PLN
5.87 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.96 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.25 PLN (0.6 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Russia.

15.96 PLN
2.25 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.8 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 5.47 PLN (1.46 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Russia.

30.80 PLN
5.47 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.65 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 34.77 PLN (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

33.65 PLN
34.77 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.42 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 10.22 PLN (2.73 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Russia.

23.42 PLN
10.22 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.37 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.47 PLN (0.66 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Russia.

9.37 PLN
2.47 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.37 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.56 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 9.63 PLN (2.57 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Russia.

19.56 PLN
9.63 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.49 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 3.89 PLN (1.04 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Russia.

10.49 PLN
3.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.98 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 11.81 PLN (3.15 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Russia.

29.98 PLN
11.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.47 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 11.81 PLN (3.15 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Russia.

37.47 PLN
11.81 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.97 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 19.36 PLN (5.17 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Russia.

44.97 PLN
19.36 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 374.73 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 165.3 PLN (44.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Russia.

374.73 PLN
165.30 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.68 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 37.78 PLN (10.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Russia.

93.68 PLN
37.78 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.24 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.13 PLN (0.57 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Russia.

8.24 PLN
2.13 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 2.61 PLN (0.7 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Russia.

3.55 PLN
2.61 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.44 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 2.29 PLN (0.61 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Russia.

3.44 PLN
2.29 PLN

LPG 1L

-
1.27 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 483.4 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 113.35 PLN (30.25 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Russia.

483.40 PLN
113.35 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.31 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.41 PLN (0.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Russia.

10.31 PLN
2.41 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.42 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 25.5 PLN (6.81 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Russia.

112.42 PLN
25.50 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.97 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.71 PLN (0.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Russia.

6.97 PLN
0.71 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.86 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 9.4 PLN (2.51 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Russia.

16.86 PLN
9.40 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 67.45 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 23.61 PLN (6.3 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65% lower in Russia.

67.45 PLN
23.61 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 368.21 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 142.33 PLN (37.98 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Russia.

368.21 PLN
142.33 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.4 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 92.94 PLN (24.8 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Russia.

142.40 PLN
92.94 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.35 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14242 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 3304 PLN (881.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Russia.

14 242 PLN
3 304 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 8919 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1860 PLN (496.27 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Russia.

8 919 PLN
1 860 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 26584 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 6364 PLN (1698.38 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Russia.

26 584 PLN
6 364 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 15392 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 3449 PLN (920.49 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Russia.

15 392 PLN
3 449 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.34 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 53504 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 24922 PLN (6650.61 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Russia.

53 504 PLN
24 922 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 34757 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 12824 PLN (3422.27 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Russia.

34 757 PLN
12 824 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.35 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22473 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 4203 PLN (1121.72 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 81.3% lower in Russia.

22 473 PLN
4 203 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

389 PLN
-

Two stars

548 PLN
-

Three stars

731 PLN
-

Four stars

946 PLN
-

Five stars

2 252 PLN
-

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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