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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 2.4 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 23.56 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 4.78 PLN (1.19 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Russia.

23.56 PLN
4.78 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.64 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 3.97 PLN (0.98 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Russia.

9.64 PLN
3.97 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 84.68 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 32.47 PLN (8.05 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Russia.

84.68 PLN
32.47 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 72.62 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 27.82 PLN (6.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Russia.

72.62 PLN
27.82 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 70.28 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 16.44 PLN (4.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Russia.

70.28 PLN
16.44 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 64.55 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 9.39 PLN (2.33 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Russia.

64.55 PLN
9.39 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.95 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 3.37 PLN (0.83 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74% lower in Russia.

12.95 PLN
3.37 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.12 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.41 PLN (1.34 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Russia.

19.12 PLN
5.41 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.85 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 7.11 PLN (1.76 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Russia.

15.85 PLN
7.11 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 100.82 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 81.09 PLN (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Russia.

100.82 PLN
81.09 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.46 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 4.34 PLN (1.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Russia.

11.46 PLN
4.34 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.23 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.52 PLN (0.63 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Russia.

17.23 PLN
2.52 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.41 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 37.49 PLN (9.29 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Russia.

67.41 PLN
37.49 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.04 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 4.1 PLN (1.02 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Russia.

5.04 PLN
4.10 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.73 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2 PLN (0.5 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Russia.

15.73 PLN
2.00 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.5 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 5.77 PLN (1.43 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Russia.

21.50 PLN
5.77 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 17.19 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.21 PLN (0.55 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Russia.

17.19 PLN
2.21 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 33.16 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 5.37 PLN (1.33 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Russia.

33.16 PLN
5.37 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 36.23 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 37.44 PLN (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

36.23 PLN
37.44 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.21 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 10.04 PLN (2.49 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Russia.

25.21 PLN
10.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 10.09 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.43 PLN (0.6 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Russia.

10.09 PLN
2.43 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.59 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.06 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 9.46 PLN (2.34 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Russia.

21.06 PLN
9.46 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.3 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 3.82 PLN (0.95 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Russia.

11.30 PLN
3.82 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 32.27 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 11.59 PLN (2.87 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Russia.

32.27 PLN
11.59 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 40.34 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 11.59 PLN (2.87 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Russia.

40.34 PLN
11.59 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 48.41 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 19.01 PLN (4.71 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Russia.

48.41 PLN
19.01 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 403.43 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 162.3 PLN (40.23 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Russia.

403.43 PLN
162.30 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 100.86 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 37.1 PLN (9.2 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Russia.

100.86 PLN
37.10 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.88 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.09 PLN (0.52 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Russia.

8.88 PLN
2.09 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.53 times more for fuel in the United States than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.38 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States and 2.86 PLN (0.71 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Russia.

4.38 PLN
2.86 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.72 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 2.44 PLN (0.6 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Russia.

3.72 PLN
2.44 PLN

LPG 1L

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1.36 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.56 times more for transportation in the United States than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 520.43 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 111.29 PLN (27.59 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Russia.

520.43 PLN
111.29 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.09 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.36 PLN (0.59 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Russia.

11.09 PLN
2.36 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 121.03 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 25.04 PLN (6.21 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Russia.

121.03 PLN
25.04 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.5 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.7 PLN (0.17 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Russia.

7.50 PLN
0.70 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.15 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 9.23 PLN (2.29 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Russia.

18.15 PLN
9.23 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 72.62 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 23.19 PLN (5.75 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Russia.

72.62 PLN
23.19 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 396.41 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 139.75 PLN (34.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Russia.

396.41 PLN
139.75 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 153.31 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 91.26 PLN (22.62 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Russia.

153.31 PLN
91.26 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.77 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 15332 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 3244 PLN (804.05 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Russia.

15 332 PLN
3 244 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 9602 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1826 PLN (452.59 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Russia.

9 602 PLN
1 826 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 28620 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 6249 PLN (1548.91 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Russia.

28 620 PLN
6 249 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 16571 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 3387 PLN (839.47 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Russia.

16 571 PLN
3 387 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.56 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 57602 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 24469 PLN (6065.29 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Russia.

57 602 PLN
24 469 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 37419 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 12591 PLN (3121.08 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Russia.

37 419 PLN
12 591 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.86 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 24194 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 4127 PLN (1023 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 82.9% lower in Russia.

24 194 PLN
4 127 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

445 PLN
-

Two stars

667 PLN
-

Three stars

900 PLN
-

Four stars

1 157 PLN
-

Five stars

2 224 PLN
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels

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