Cost of living comparison
Russia is 4.9% cheaper than Colombia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.0% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 8.4% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 24.7% less in Russia
- Housing
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pay 18.7% less in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 8.0% more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.3% more in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 2.1% less in Russia
The cost of entertainment and sports and childcare in Russia are more expensive than in Colombia. Expenses including transportation, housing, groceries, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Colombia, you would:
pay 4.0% less for restaurants
Colombia
|
Russia
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.20
COP17,454.81
|
$6.51
RUB630.93
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.62
COP27,502.96
|
$4.14
RUB401.56
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.78
COP3,258.96
|
$0.80
RUB77.32
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.60
COP2,473.55
|
$0.38
RUB37.26
|
|
pay 8.4% less for groceries
Colombia
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.27
COP5,282.40
|
$0.47
RUB45.42
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.16
COP8,990.98
|
$3.72
RUB360.09
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.88
COP16,121.19
|
$3.07
RUB297.77
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.02
COP8,394.61
|
$1.21
RUB117.37
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.19
COP9,092.30
|
$1.66
RUB160.51
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$1.07
COP4,450.99
|
$0.54
RUB52.50
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.45
COP1,889.29
|
$0.55
RUB53.43
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.55
COP2,292.36
|
$0.71
RUB69.17
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.46
COP1,900.17
|
$0.89
RUB85.89
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.50
COP2,078.95
|
$0.22
RUB20.97
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.45
COP1,881.43
|
$0.21
RUB20.19
|
|
pay 24.7% less for transportation
Colombia
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.05
COP12,686.31
|
$2.12
RUB205.33
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$34.31
COP142,515.71
|
$17.67
RUB1,712.22
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$17,642.99
COP73,286,142.17
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,582,175.45
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.10
COP58,561.25
|
$4.15
RUB402.23
|
|
pay 18.7% less for housing
Colombia
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$22.88
COP95,025.66
|
$5.97
RUB579.03
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$272.41
COP1,131,559.07
|
$304.49
RUB29,511.39
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$235.87
COP979,768.39
|
$210.86
RUB20,436.05
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$66.40
COP275,826.51
|
$64.94
RUB6,293.82
|
|
pay 8.0% more for childcare
Colombia
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$190.65
COP791,947.66
|
$190.09
RUB18,423.70
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,364.51
COP18,129,488.80
|
$5,074.52
RUB491,820.67
|
|
pay 15.3% more for entertainment and sports
Colombia
|
Russia
|
||
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.15
COP4,793.06
|
$1.42
RUB137.89
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.40
COP5,833.02
|
$1.67
RUB161.92
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.09
COP8,692.53
|
$2.10
RUB203.31
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$22.45
COP93,272.85
|
$28.15
RUB2,728.71
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.65
COP15,177.55
|
$3.97
RUB385.09
|
|
pay 2.1% less for clothing
Colombia
|
Russia
|
||
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.02
COP216,083.97
|
$51.85
RUB5,025.14
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.22
COP158,779.81
|
$33.92
RUB3,287.66
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$81.60
COP338,973.33
|
$76.53
RUB7,416.95
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$69.09
COP286,972.40
|
$75.61
RUB7,328.25
|
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