Cost of living comparison
Russia is 2.7 times more expensive than Tonga overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 59.2% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 55.9% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 34.8% more in Russia
- Housing
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pay 75.2% less in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 10.7 times more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 56.3% less in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 5.1 times more in Russia
The cost of childcare, clothing, and transportation in Russia are more expensive than in Tonga. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Russia. Notably, childcare and clothing are significantly more expensive in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Tonga, you would:
pay 59.2% less for restaurants
|
Tonga
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.40
TOP20.23
|
$6.51
RUB585.88
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
TOP25.29
|
$4.14
RUB372.88
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.66
TOP6.41
|
$0.80
RUB71.80
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.38
TOP5.73
|
$0.38
RUB34.60
|
|
pay 55.9% less for groceries
|
Tonga
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.05
TOP2.53
|
$0.47
RUB42.17
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.55
TOP10.96
|
$3.72
RUB334.38
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.99
TOP14.42
|
$3.07
RUB276.51
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.15
TOP12.41
|
$1.21
RUB108.99
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.70
TOP6.50
|
$1.66
RUB149.04
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.27
TOP3.06
|
$0.54
RUB48.75
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.27
TOP3.06
|
$0.55
RUB49.62
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.33
TOP3.21
|
$0.71
RUB64.23
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.71
TOP4.13
|
$0.89
RUB79.76
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.46
TOP3.52
|
$0.22
RUB19.47
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
TOP2.91
|
$0.21
RUB18.75
|
|
pay 34.8% more for transportation
|
Tonga
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.57
TOP13.40
|
$2.12
RUB190.67
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$42.01
TOP101.15
|
$17.67
RUB1,589.96
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$5,881.34
TOP14,160.85
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,397,794.59
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$69.32
TOP166.90
|
$4.15
RUB373.51
|
|
pay 75.2% less for housing
|
Tonga
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$126.03
TOP303.45
|
$5.97
RUB537.69
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$304.49
RUB27,404.12
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$210.86
RUB18,976.81
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$144.56
TOP348.07
|
$64.94
RUB5,844.40
|
|
pay 10.7 times more for childcare
|
Tonga
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$159.64
TOP384.37
|
$190.09
RUB17,108.15
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$252.06
TOP606.89
|
$5,074.52
RUB456,702.10
|
|
pay 56.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Tonga
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.36
TOP8.09
|
$1.42
RUB128.04
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.94
TOP7.08
|
$1.67
RUB150.36
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.29
TOP24.78
|
$2.10
RUB188.79
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$31.51
TOP75.86
|
$28.15
RUB2,533.87
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$42.01
TOP101.15
|
$3.97
RUB357.59
|
|
pay 5.1 times more for clothing
|
Tonga
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$4.20
TOP10.11
|
$51.85
RUB4,666.31
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$17.85
TOP42.99
|
$33.92
RUB3,052.90
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$21.00
TOP50.57
|
$76.53
RUB6,887.34
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$29.41
TOP70.80
|
$75.61
RUB6,804.97
|
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