Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Russia is 3.18 times less expensive as compared to New Zealand.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Russia and New Zealand. 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 New Zealand.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 70,000 RUB (700 USD) | 2,200 NZD (1,287.22 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) | 3,200 NZD (1,872.32 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 200,000 RUB (2,000 USD) | 4,200 NZD (2,457.42 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 40,000 RUB (400 USD) | 1,400 NZD (819.14 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 70,000 RUB (700 USD) | 2,100 NZD (1,228.71 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) | 2,800 NZD (1,638.28 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 1.2 % | 1.9 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 1.7 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.1 to 2.0 % | 0.4 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Russia is 1.53 times less expensive than New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 50,000 RUB (500 USD) | 18,000 NZD (10,531.80 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 94.75% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Russia costs 21.06 times less compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 800 RUB (8 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 90.03% less in Russia compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 3.20 NZD (1.87 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 80 RUB (0.80 USD) | 1.90 NZD (1.11 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 30 RUB (0.30 USD) | 1 NZD (0.59 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 50 RUB (0.50 USD) | 2.60 NZD (1.52 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 4.50 NZD (2.63 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 10 NZD (5.85 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 300 RUB (3 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
In Russia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.54 times less expensive than the cost in New Zealand.
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 45.86% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 120 RUB (1.20 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 60 RUB (0.60 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 70 RUB (0.70 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 3.50 NZD (2.05 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.35 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 700 RUB (7 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 400 RUB (4 USD) | 12 NZD (7.02 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 700 RUB (7 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 300 RUB (3 USD) | 10 NZD (5.85 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 41.64% less in Russia compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 12 NZD (7.02 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 6 NZD (3.51 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 1,200 RUB (12 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.13 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 60 RUB (0.60 USD) | 3.50 NZD (2.05 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 20 RUB (0.20 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 100 RUB (1 USD) | 2 NZD (1.17 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.29 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 1,000,000 RUB (10,000 USD) | 30,000 NZD (17,553 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 10 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 70 RUB (0.70 USD) | 2.30 NZD (1.35 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 3,200 RUB (32 USD) | 8.70 NZD (5.09 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.75 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Russia compared to that of New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.98 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 150 RUB (1.50 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 80 RUB (0.80 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.64 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 6,000 RUB (60 USD) | 130 NZD (76.06 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) | 350 NZD (204.78 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 200 RUB (2 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.61 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 50 NZD (29.25 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) | 1,200 NZD (702.12 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 15,000 RUB (150 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 3.31 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 25,000 RUB (250 USD) | 1,800 NZD (1,053.18 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 40,000 RUB (400 USD) | 5,000 NZD (2,925.50 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 60,000 RUB (600 USD) | 6,000 NZD (3,510.60 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 80,000 RUB (800 USD) | 8,000 NZD (4,680.80 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 120,000 RUB (1,200 USD) | 12,000 NZD (7,021.20 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 200,000 RUB (2,000 USD) | 18,000 NZD (10,531.80 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) | 2,000 NZD (1,170.20 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 5,000 RUB (50 USD) | 600 NZD (351.06 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 5.65 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 RUB (3 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 800 RUB (8 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 50 NZD (29.25 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,200 RUB (12 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 400 RUB (4 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 20,000 RUB (200 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.14 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 12,000 RUB (120 USD) | 1,200 NZD (702.12 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 8,000 RUB (80 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 600 RUB (6 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 1,000 RUB (10 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 500 RUB (5 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 10,000 RUB (100 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 3.20 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 60,000 RUB (600 USD) | 6,000 NZD (3,510.60 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 45,000 RUB (450 USD) | 4,500 NZD (2,632.95 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 666.67 RUB per hour (6.67 USD) | 100 NZD per hour (58.51 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 30,000 RUB (300 USD) | 500 NZD (292.55 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 22 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 22 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 50 | 85 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 45,000 RUB (450 USD) | 5,000 NZD (2,925.50 USD) |
If you lived in Russia, you would earn 5.21 times less salary as compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Russia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 3,000 RUB (30 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 2,500 RUB (25 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 2,000 RUB (20 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,500 RUB (15 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.93 times less in Russia, as compared to New Zealand.
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