Cost of living comparison
Russia is 32.0% cheaper than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 62.5% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 78.8% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 32.1% less in Russia
- Housing
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pay 73.3% less in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 34.4% more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 45.1% less in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 33.4% more in Russia
The cost of childcare and clothing in Russia are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including groceries, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 62.5% less for restaurants
|
Marshall Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$6.51
RUB546.83
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$4.14
RUB348.03
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$0.80
RUB67.02
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.38
RUB32.29
|
|
pay 78.8% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$0.47
RUB39.36
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$3.72
RUB312.09
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$3.07
RUB258.08
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$1.21
RUB101.73
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$1.66
RUB139.11
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$0.54
RUB45.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$0.55
RUB46.31
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$0.71
RUB59.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$0.89
RUB74.44
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.22
RUB18.17
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$0.21
RUB17.50
|
|
pay 32.1% less for transportation
|
Marshall Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$2.12
RUB177.96
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$17.67
RUB1,483.99
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,237,991.83
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$4.15
RUB348.62
|
|
pay 73.3% less for housing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$5.97
RUB501.85
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$304.49
RUB25,577.76
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$210.86
RUB17,712.09
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$64.94
RUB5,454.90
|
|
pay 34.4% more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$190.09
RUB15,967.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$5,074.52
RUB426,264.85
|
|
pay 45.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$1.42
RUB119.51
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
|
$1.67
RUB140.34
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.10
RUB176.21
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$28.15
RUB2,365.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.97
RUB333.76
|
|
pay 33.4% more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$51.85
RUB4,355.32
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$33.92
RUB2,849.44
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$76.53
RUB6,428.33
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$75.61
RUB6,351.45
|
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