Here you will learn about prices in Russia. I tried to collect the most recent and complete information. I hope that you will find new and interesting information here.
See also: Salary in Russia.
All prices are in Russian rubles. You can find out current exchange rate of the Russian ruble to other currencies on the Internet.
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Prices in cities of Russia
The most expensive prices are in the cities of the Far North (Anadyr, Magadan, etc.). Then, prices come in such cities as Moscow, St. Petersburg and Khabarovsk. For example, in Anadyr the cost of living is more than 55,000 rubles a month, and in Moscow it’s more than 46,000 rubles a month. Of course, all these figures are very conditional, because everyone has their own expenses.
The most expensive housing is in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Khabarovsk. And, of course, in the cities of the Far North.
For example, renting a one-room apartment in Moscow will cost from 28,000 rubles a month, and in Orel city it will cost from 8000 rubles a month. As you can see, the difference is quite significant.
By the way, with a long-term lease, you will also have to pay for utilities (electricity, cold and hot water, sanitation, garbage collection, etc.).
The cost of public transport varies greatly depending on the city. In Moscow, it goes up to 57 rubles for a single metro trip. If you want to reduce costs, pay attention to transport cards.
It is better to order a taxi through apps. Otherwise, the risk of fraud is too high. And be careful, fake money is widespread in Russia.
Food prices
Food prices in Russia are approximately the same, except cities of the Far North, where prices are much higher.
The quality of food in Russian stores is far from ideal. Buying good food is not an easy task. By good food, I mean something meeting the following requirements: fresh, natural, with high quality ingredients (for a number of products), stored properly.
The situation is especially bad with many fruits and vegetables, because they are grown using a lot of chemical fertilizers. Also, GMPs are often used.
There are problems with sausage. Bad products are added into sausage and meat products, in order to reduce production expenses. Alas, this is normal in Russia.
Average food prices in Russia in Rubles are shown below. In fact, many products can be purchased cheaper. In stores, promotions are regularly held, when you can buy food with a big discount.
| Sliced white bread (300 g) | 11 |
| Sliced rye brown bread (780 g) | 37 |
| Pasta (400 g) | 14 |
| Buckwheat (1 kg) | 40 |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | 19 |
| Carrots (1 kg) | 21 |
| Cucumbers (1 kg) | 45 |
| Zucchini (1 kg) | 40 |
| Milk (1 liter) | 35 |
| Cream, 10 % fat content (480 g) | 70 |
| Butter, 82 % fat content (180 g) | 85 |
| Russian cheese (1 kg) | 300 |
| Halva (1 kg) | 90 |
| Chilled salmon fillet (1 kg) | 1500 |
| Chilled salmon (1 kg) | 800 |
| Trout (1 kg) | 450 |
| Pink salmon (1 kg) | 180 |
| Oysters (1 piece) | 250 |
| Frozen pizza (1 piece) | 120 |
| Pink salmon caviar (90 g) | 150 |
| Sturgeon caviar (50 g) | 2900 |
| Chicken eggs (10 pieces) | 45 |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 140 |
| Chilled chicken cutlets (600 g) | 117 |
| Chilled turkey cutlets (450 g) | 170 |
| Sausages with cheese (585 g) | 130 |
| Big sausages (1 kg) | 125 |
| Pickled tomatoes (580 g) | 60 |
| Coca-Cola (2 liters) | 95 |
| Sugar (1 kg) | 37 |
| Parsley (50 g) | 22 |
| Dill (50 g) | 22 |
| Apples (1 kg) | 70 |
| Oranges (1 kg) | 45 |
| Bananas (1 kg) | 38 |
Prices for clothing and bed linen
Clothing prices in Russia are relatively low. However, it depends on what kind of clothes we are talking about. For example, a winter mink coat of natural fur costs from 60,000 rubles.
| bed linen set 100% linen | 5000 |
| Sneakers | 2000 |
| Men’s underwear | 200 |
| Socks (5 pairs) | 100 |
| T-shirt | 300 |
| Men’s jeans | 1800 |
Entertainment
Minimum prices are listed below. For example, good seats in the circus cost much more than 500 rubles.
| Cinema | 100 |
| Circus | 500 |
| Museum | 400 |
| Promenade along rivers and channels | 700 |
| Lunch in a café for one person | 800 |
Souvenirs from Russia
First of all, pay attention to products made of natural stone, amber and wood. Among them there are very valuable items. If you have enough money, then pay attention to Yakut diamonds.
You can buy honey and dried herbs that are useful for your health. You can also buy good cedar and linseed oil. It is recommended to go shopping in safe places.
Do you want to surprise your friends? Then buy dried roach and pine cone jam.