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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Russia
Spending runs from RUB 21,400 a month in the poorest fifth to RUB 113,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
RUB 46,200
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
RUB 21,400richest 20%
RUB 113,000
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Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Russia
RUB 21,400/mo
vs RUB 57,900 in your country
Take-home
RUB 31,600
vs RUB 86,900 in your country
Potential savings
RUB 10,200
more than in your country
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Russia?
A typical person in Russia spends about RUB 46,200 a month — around RUB 554,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Russia?
By spending, Russia ranks #68 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about RUB 46,200 a month, the poorest 20% about RUB 21,400 and the richest 20% about RUB 113,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Russia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Russia is about $638 a month, or roughly $7,656 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Russia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about RUB 21,400 a month per person, a typical one around RUB 46,200, and a comfortable life around RUB 62,900. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Russia enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about RUB 46,200 a month, while the average take-home pay in Russia is about RUB 78,900. For more on incomes, see salaries in Russia.
Is Russia an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Russia is more expensive than 64% of countries worldwide and ranks 35th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Russia?
Russia uses the Russian Ruble (RUB). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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