Cost of Living Comparison Between Russia and India 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 35.8% lower than in Russia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 39.1% lower than in Russia | |
| Rent Prices in India are 51.5% lower than in Russia | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 44.4% lower than in Russia | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 24.5% lower than in Russia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 35.8% higher than in Russia | |
Restaurants | Russia Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
700.00 руб (709.40 ₹) |
231.39 руб (234.50 ₹) |
-66.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
3,000.00 руб (3,040.27 ₹) |
1,184.11 руб (1,200.00 ₹) |
-60.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
420.00 руб (425.64 ₹) |
345.36 руб (350.00 ₹) |
-17.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
150.00 руб (152.01 ₹) |
167.75 руб (170.00 ₹) |
+11.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
200.00 руб (202.68 ₹) |
296.03 руб (300.00 ₹) |
+48.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
184.80 руб (187.28 ₹) |
158.11 руб (160.24 ₹) |
-14.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
81.66 руб (82.76 ₹) |
36.48 руб (36.97 ₹) |
-55.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
38.84 руб (39.36 ₹) |
14.41 руб (14.61 ₹) |
-62.9 % |
Markets | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
318.32 руб (322.59 ₹) |
224.76 руб (227.78 ₹) |
-29.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
45.07 руб (45.67 ₹) |
38.39 руб (38.91 ₹) |
-14.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
48.46 руб (49.11 ₹) |
27.25 руб (27.62 ₹) |
-43.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
131.53 руб (133.30 ₹) |
81.86 руб (82.96 ₹) |
-37.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
355.01 руб (359.77 ₹) |
203.70 руб (206.43 ₹) |
-42.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
169.51 руб (171.78 ₹) |
120.62 руб (122.24 ₹) |
-28.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
314.39 руб (318.61 ₹) |
220.06 руб (223.01 ₹) |
-30.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
55.60 руб (56.35 ₹) |
81.42 руб (82.52 ₹) |
+46.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
59.38 руб (60.17 ₹) |
28.04 руб (28.42 ₹) |
-52.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
70.50 руб (71.44 ₹) |
41.15 руб (41.70 ₹) |
-41.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
95.61 руб (96.89 ₹) |
21.88 руб (22.17 ₹) |
-77.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
22.37 руб (22.68 ₹) |
16.14 руб (16.36 ₹) |
-27.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
21.26 руб (21.54 ₹) |
18.59 руб (18.84 ₹) |
-12.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
96.52 руб (97.81 ₹) |
45.09 руб (45.70 ₹) |
-53.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
50.60 руб (51.28 ₹) |
28.57 руб (28.95 ₹) |
-43.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
555.00 руб (562.45 ₹) |
690.73 руб (700.00 ₹) |
+24.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
73.91 руб (74.90 ₹) |
157.63 руб (159.74 ₹) |
+113.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
142.77 руб (144.68 ₹) |
252.71 руб (256.10 ₹) |
+77.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
210.00 руб (212.82 ₹) |
345.36 руб (350.00 ₹) |
+64.5 % |
Transportation | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
36.00 руб (36.48 ₹) |
29.60 руб (30.00 ₹) |
-17.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2,300.00 руб (2,330.87 ₹) |
888.08 руб (900.00 ₹) |
-61.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 руб (152.01 ₹) |
78.94 руб (80.00 ₹) |
-47.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
48.28 руб (48.93 ₹) |
39.70 руб (40.23 ₹) |
-17.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
480.00 руб (486.44 ₹) |
148.01 руб (150.00 ₹) |
-69.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
213.81 руб (216.68 ₹) |
385.08 руб (390.25 ₹) |
+80.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
2,971,000.00 руб (3,010,880.07 ₹) |
1,184,105.62 руб (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
-60.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
2,687,113.34 руб (2,723,182.76 ₹) |
1,919,919.06 руб (1,945,690.35 ₹) |
-28.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
8,781.28 руб (8,899.15 ₹) |
3,452.13 руб (3,498.47 ₹) |
-60.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
476.52 руб (482.92 ₹) |
321.52 руб (325.83 ₹) |
-32.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
587.57 руб (595.46 ₹) |
679.46 руб (688.58 ₹) |
+15.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
2,712.33 руб (2,748.74 ₹) |
1,360.44 руб (1,378.70 ₹) |
-49.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
1,561.34 руб (1,582.30 ₹) |
643.97 руб (652.61 ₹) |
-58.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
400.00 руб (405.37 ₹) |
296.03 руб (300.00 ₹) |
-26.0 % |
Childcare | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
23,182.89 руб (23,494.08 ₹) |
5,908.21 руб (5,987.51 ₹) |
-74.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
579,465.22 руб (587,243.44 ₹) |
154,005.76 руб (156,073.00 ₹) |
-73.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
5,639.27 руб (5,714.96 ₹) |
2,192.85 руб (2,222.29 ₹) |
-61.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
3,480.43 руб (3,527.15 ₹) |
2,259.71 руб (2,290.04 ₹) |
-35.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
8,032.55 руб (8,140.37 ₹) |
3,891.09 руб (3,943.32 ₹) |
-51.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
7,891.57 руб (7,997.50 ₹) |
2,831.16 руб (2,869.17 ₹) |
-64.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
36,243.06 руб (36,729.55 ₹) |
15,752.32 руб (15,963.76 ₹) |
-56.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
25,196.03 руб (25,534.24 ₹) |
9,829.06 руб (9,961.00 ₹) |
-61.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
67,382.54 руб (68,287.02 ₹) |
36,484.70 руб (36,974.44 ₹) |
-45.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
45,660.17 руб (46,273.07 ₹) |
22,599.51 руб (22,902.86 ₹) |
-50.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
16,924.04 руб (17,151.21 ₹) |
12,727.77 руб (12,898.62 ₹) |
-24.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
11,822.82 руб (11,981.51 ₹) |
6,845.00 руб (6,936.88 ₹) |
-42.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Russia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
55,764.45 руб (56,512.99 ₹) |
46,143.22 руб (46,762.61 ₹) |
-17.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.69 | 8.99 | -42.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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