Russia vs United States: Cost of living Facts and Stats (2024)

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In economic development Russia is fifty years behind the United States. It will have to do an enormous amount of road building, of housing construction, of steady work in mining, in manufacturing, transportation, and communication, before comparison can be anything but grotesque.

In economic development Russia is fifty years behind the United States. It will have to do an enormous amount of road building, of housing construction, of steady work in mining, in manufacturing, transportation, and communication, before comparison can be anything but grotesque.

Average ~1-pound loaf of fresh white bread costs $1–2 in Russia. The same loaf goes for $3–4 in the US, so about 1.5–2 times more.

According to this statistic, the poverty rate in 2016 was 10.4% in Germany, 12.7% in Russia and 17.8% in the United States.

United States is 150% more expensive than Russia. Apr 2024 Cost of Living.

The Russian Federation has made progress over the last decades in improving the quality of life of its citizens, despite lower than average scores in some topics on the Better Life Index. The Russian Federation underperforms average in health, social connections, environmental quality, safety and life satisfaction.

According to the Economist's Big Mac index, which looks at currency strength by comparing the price of the popular McDonald's menu item in countries around the world, the Russian Big Mac in normal times cost about 135 rubles, or just under $2.

Alcohol in Russia is cheap depending on where you drink. A pint of local beer in a simple bar can be purchased for around 250 roubles ($4) and wine for 300 ($5). Of course, this can vary hugely. The craft beer scene has taken off in Russia, so expect to pay $6 - $7 for an unusual brew in a stylish city-centre bar.

Without considering utilities, a family's monthly cost of living in Russia can range from 30,000 to 35,000 rubles. (40,000-45,000 INR).

Since 1996, Russia's constitution has provided citizens and residents with the right to free healthcare. This is provided by the state through the Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund (also called the OMI or Obligatory Medical Insurance). It is funded through payroll and employer contributions.

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By the second quarter of 2023, the average square meter price of new construction residential buildings in the country was measured at over 128.8 thousand Russian rubles and at nearly 92 thousand Russian rubles for the second-hand properties, respectively.

In 2021, the crime rate in Russia reached approximately 1.37 thousand offenses per 100 thousand population, marking a slight decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2015 to 2021, the rate saw a decline by 262 registered crimes per 100 thousand people.

What is the average salary in Russia? Based on June 2023 currency rates, the average annual salary in Russia is around 1,240,000 RUB, or approximately USD 14,771. It should be noted that this figure varies greatly based on factors such as geography, industry, and employment role.

The literacy rate reached 99.69% in 2021. Between 2010 to 2021, the literacy rate of Russia decreased by 0.02%. On a year-on-year basis, the literacy rate decreased slightly in 2021. The percentage of the population in each age group who is literate serves as a measure of literacy.

Who Is Much Stronger, the US or Russia? The US and Russia both are strong military powers. In comparison, the US has more fighter jets, military bases, and bombers, on the other hand, Russia is strong in ground forces, artillery, tanks, and land vehicles.

Imminent dissolution of United States

The imminent disintegration of the United States is a widespread belief in Russia since the Bolshevik takeover in 1917. According to the theory, the United States is torn by deep controversies in politics, economy, ethnic relations and overall society.

According to the Russian Constitution, the Russian Federation consists of republics, krais, oblasts, cities of federal importance, an autonomous oblast, and autonomous okrugs, all of which are equal subjects of the Russian Federation.

How big is Russia compared with the U.S.? The U.S. is approximately half the size of Russia when compared to its landmasses. According to NationMaster.com, Russia is 1.8 times larger than America.