Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Russia is 1.00 times more expensive as compared to Albania.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Russia and Albania. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Russia and Albania.
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Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 70,000 RUB (700 USD) | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) | 60,000 ALL (564 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 200,000 RUB (2,000 USD) | 80,000 ALL (752 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 40,000 RUB (400 USD) | 25,000 ALL (235 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 70,000 RUB (700 USD) | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) | 55,000 ALL (517 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.2 % | 4.2 % |
Realtor Commission | 1.7 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 2.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Russia is 2.18 times more expensive than Albania.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 RUB (500 USD) | 50,000 ALL (470 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 6,000 ALL (56.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 6.61% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Russia costs 1.06 times more compared to Albania.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 800 RUB (8 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 54.17% less in Russia compared to Albania.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 100 ALL (0.94 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 80 RUB (0.80 USD) | 130 ALL (1.22 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 30 RUB (0.30 USD) | 30 ALL (0.28 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 50 RUB (0.50 USD) | 60 ALL (0.56 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 170 ALL (1.60 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 750 ALL (7.05 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 300 RUB (3 USD) | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) |
In Russia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.37 times less expensive than the cost in Albania.
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 26.02% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Apples (1 KG) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 90 ALL (0.85 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 120 RUB (1.20 USD) | 130 ALL (1.22 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 80 ALL (0.75 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 60 RUB (0.60 USD) | 50 ALL (0.47 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 70 RUB (0.70 USD) | 70 ALL (0.66 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 150 ALL (1.41 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 1.31 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 700 RUB (7 USD) | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 400 RUB (4 USD) | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 100 ALL (0.94 USD) |
Soft Drink | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 70 ALL (0.66 USD) |
Pizza for One | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 700 RUB (7 USD) | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 300 RUB (3 USD) | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 3.84% more in Russia compared to Albania.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 1,200 RUB (12 USD) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 1.27 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 1,200 ALL (11.28 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 60 RUB (0.60 USD) | 40 ALL (0.38 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 RUB (0.20 USD) | 80 ALL (0.75 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 50 ALL (0.47 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 30 ALL (0.28 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 1.73 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 1,000,000 RUB (10,000 USD) | 1,500,000 ALL (14,100 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 10 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 70 RUB (0.70 USD) | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 3,200 RUB (32 USD) | 750 ALL (7.05 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 300 ALL 2.82 USD |
You would have to pay 1.39 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Russia compared to that of Albania.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Doctor Visit | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
Eye Exam | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 20,000 ALL (188 USD) |
Vaccinations | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 30,000 ALL (282 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) |
Haircuts | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 80 RUB (0.80 USD) | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 1.88 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 6,000 RUB (60 USD) | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Women's Dress | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
Summer Dress | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Men's Suit | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 4,500 ALL (42.30 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) |
Socks For Men | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) |
Socks For Women | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) |
Sportswear | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 1.01 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Children's Jeans | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) | 6,000 ALL (56.40 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 2.02 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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PreSchool Fees | 25,000 RUB (250 USD) | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 40,000 RUB (400 USD) | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 60,000 RUB (600 USD) | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) |
Private School Fees | 80,000 RUB (800 USD) | 15,000 ALL (141 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) | 30,000 ALL (282 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 200,000 RUB (2,000 USD) | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) |
After School Activities | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Special Education Services | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) |
Tutoring | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) |
School Supplies | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 4.88 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 300 RUB (3 USD) | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 800 RUB (8 USD) | 700 ALL (6.58 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 1,200 RUB (12 USD) | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) |
Gym Membership | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) |
Bowling | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) |
Mini Golf | 400 RUB (4 USD) | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) |
Video Games | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) |
Streaming Services | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 1.44 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Language Classes | 12,000 RUB (120 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 8,000 RUB (80 USD) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) |
Art Classes | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) |
Music Lessons | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 700 ALL (6.58 USD) |
Educational Software | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of Albania, you would have to pay 2.61 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 60,000 RUB (600 USD) | 60,000 ALL (564 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 45,000 RUB (450 USD) | 50,000 ALL (470 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 RUB per hour (6.67 USD) | 1,000 ALL per hour (9.40 USD) |
Average Bonus | 30,000 RUB (300 USD) | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 23 % |
Social Security Contributions | 22 % | 12.8 % |
Pension Contributions | 22 % | 6.8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 40 |
Median Household Income | 45,000 RUB (450 USD) | 500,000 ALL (4,700 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, you would earn 3.21 times less salary as compared to Albania.
Indicators | Russia | Albania |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 3,500 ALL (32.90 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.15 times less in Russia, as compared to Albania.
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