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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Russia

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Grocery

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United States vs. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.29 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.16 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Russia.

5.16 EUR
1.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.06 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Russia.

2.11 EUR
0.94 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.55 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 7.69 EUR (8.7 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Russia.

18.55 EUR
7.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.91 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.59 EUR (7.45 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Russia.

15.91 EUR
6.59 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.4 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.89 EUR (4.4 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Russia.

15.40 EUR
3.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.14 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.22 EUR (2.52 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Russia.

14.14 EUR
2.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Russia.

2.84 EUR
0.80 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.19 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.45 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Russia.

4.19 EUR
1.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.47 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Russia.

3.47 EUR
1.68 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.09 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.76 EUR (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Russia.

22.09 EUR
17.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.16 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59% lower in Russia.

2.51 EUR
1.03 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.77 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Russia.

3.77 EUR
0.60 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.77 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 8.87 EUR (10.04 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Russia.

14.77 EUR
8.87 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Russia.

1.10 EUR
0.97 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.54 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Russia.

3.45 EUR
0.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.71 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.54 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Russia.

4.71 EUR
1.37 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.76 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.52 EUR (0.59 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Russia.

3.76 EUR
0.52 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.26 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Russia.

7.26 EUR
1.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.94 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 8.2 EUR (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

7.94 EUR
8.20 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.52 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.69 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Russia.

5.52 EUR
2.38 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Russia.

2.21 EUR
0.57 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.4 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.61 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.24 EUR (2.53 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Russia.

4.61 EUR
2.24 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Russia.

2.47 EUR
0.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.07 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.74 EUR (3.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Russia.

7.07 EUR
2.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.84 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.74 EUR (3.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Russia.

8.84 EUR
2.74 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.61 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (5.09 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Russia.

10.61 EUR
4.50 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.38 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 38.42 EUR (43.48 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Russia.

88.38 EUR
38.42 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.09 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 8.78 EUR (9.94 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Russia.

22.09 EUR
8.78 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Russia.

1.94 EUR
0.49 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.42 times more for fuel in the United States than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Russia.

0.84 EUR
0.62 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
0.54 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.30 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.22 times more for transportation in the United States than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.01 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 26.35 EUR (29.81 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Russia.

114.01 EUR
26.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.63 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77% lower in Russia.

2.43 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.51 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.93 EUR (6.71 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Russia.

26.51 EUR
5.93 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.16 EUR (0.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Russia.

1.64 EUR
0.16 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.18 EUR (2.47 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Russia.

3.98 EUR
2.18 EUR

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 15.91 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.49 EUR (6.21 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Russia.

15.91 EUR
5.49 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 33.09 EUR (37.44 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Russia.

86.84 EUR
33.09 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.58 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 21.6 EUR (24.45 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Russia.

33.58 EUR
21.60 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.41 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 3359 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 767.97 EUR (868.97 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Russia.

3 359 EUR
767.97 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 2104 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 432.28 EUR (489.13 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Russia.

2 104 EUR
432.28 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 6270 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1479 EUR (1673.96 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Russia.

6 270 EUR
1 479 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 3630 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 801.8 EUR (907.25 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Russia.

3 630 EUR
801.80 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.37 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 12618 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 5793 EUR (6554.97 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Russia.

12 618 EUR
5 793 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 8197 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2981 EUR (3373.06 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Russia.

8 197 EUR
2 981 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.42 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5300 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 977.08 EUR (1105.59 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 81.6% lower in Russia.

5 300 EUR
977.08 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.7 EUR
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Two stars

129 EUR
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Three stars

172 EUR
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Four stars

223 EUR
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Five stars

531 EUR
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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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