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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74% lower in Russia.

6.39 EUR
1.66 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Russia.

2.17 EUR
1.82 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.2 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 10.46 EUR (12.13 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Russia.

17.20 EUR
10.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.52 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.9 EUR (10.32 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Russia.

15.52 EUR
8.90 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.22 EUR (6.05 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Russia.

13.87 EUR
5.22 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.78 EUR (3.23 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 83% lower in Russia.

16.39 EUR
2.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Russia.

2.88 EUR
0.99 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.88 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Russia.

6.20 EUR
1.62 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.07 EUR (2.4 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Russia.

3.29 EUR
2.07 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.55 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.33 EUR (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Russia.

21.55 EUR
17.33 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.73 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Russia.

2.54 EUR
1.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.86 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Russia.

4.32 EUR
0.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.8 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 11.78 EUR (13.66 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Russia.

14.80 EUR
11.78 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Russia.

1.37 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

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

3.46 EUR
0.72 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.93 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.01 EUR (2.33 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Russia.

4.93 EUR
2.01 EUR

Potato (1kg)

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

3.23 EUR
0.88 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.13 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Russia.

7.13 EUR
1.49 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.74 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

7.74 EUR
8.00 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.49 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.57 EUR (4.14 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 35% lower in Russia.

5.49 EUR
3.57 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.15 EUR
0.68 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.29 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.76 EUR (3.2 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Russia.

5.05 EUR
2.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.4 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Russia.

2.85 EUR
1.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3.89 EUR (4.52 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Russia.

6.90 EUR
3.89 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.89 EUR (4.52 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Russia.

10.35 EUR
3.89 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.56 EUR (6.45 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Russia.

10.35 EUR
5.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.74 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 50.08 EUR (58.07 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Russia.

120.74 EUR
50.08 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.42 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 11.13 EUR (12.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Russia.

22.42 EUR
11.13 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Russia.

2.20 EUR
0.56 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times more for fuel in the United States than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

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

0.85 EUR
0.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.80 EUR
0.68 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.31 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.62 times more for transportation in the United States than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.84 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 33.38 EUR (38.71 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Russia.

113.84 EUR
33.38 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Russia.

2.50 EUR
0.78 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.22 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 7.12 EUR (8.26 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Russia.

36.22 EUR
7.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.39 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Russia.

1.87 EUR
0.33 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.23 EUR (2.58 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Russia.

4.30 EUR
2.23 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 17.25 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 5.56 EUR (6.45 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Russia.

17.25 EUR
5.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 136.06 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 41.61 EUR (48.25 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Russia.

136.06 EUR
41.61 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.06 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 31.02 EUR (35.97 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Russia.

56.06 EUR
31.02 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.1 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 3499 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1164 EUR (1349.96 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Russia.

3 499 EUR
1 164 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 2193 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 635.69 EUR (737.12 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Russia.

2 193 EUR
635.69 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 7090 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2562 EUR (2970.68 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Russia.

7 090 EUR
2 562 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 4507 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1223 EUR (1418.02 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Russia.

4 507 EUR
1 223 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.24 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 14967 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7906 EUR (9167 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Russia.

14 967 EUR
7 906 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 10501 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 3441 EUR (3990.59 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Russia.

10 501 EUR
3 441 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.98 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4437 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1491 EUR (1729.08 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 66.4% lower in Russia.

4 437 EUR
1 491 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.5 EUR
-

Two stars

126 EUR
-

Three stars

168 EUR
-

Four stars

218 EUR
-

Five stars

518 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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