Minimum Food Cost in Russia
Based on the official government reference basket: Russia Consumer Food Basket (Rosstat)
The estimated monthly cost is $110.47 per person ($3.63/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
$3.63
Daily average per person
$110.47
Monthly per person
$441.88
Monthly (family of 4)
Basket item breakdown
| Product | Monthly qty | Price | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread (500 g loaves) | 18.4 | $1.48 | $13.63 | 12.3% |
| Potatoes (1 kg) Potatoes | 6.7 | $1.77 | $11.88 | 10.8% |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | 12.55 | $1.47 | $18.48 | 16.7% |
| Sugar (1 kg) Sugar | 0.97 | $0.95 | $0.93 | 0.8% |
| Vegetable Oil (1 L) Vegetable oil | 0.55 | $2.05 | $1.12 | 1% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | 0.9 | $12.27 | $11.04 | 10% |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | 1.29 | $6.20 | $7.99 | 7.2% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | 0.6 | $8.85 | $5.31 | 4.8% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | 1.25 | $1.78 | $2.22 | 2% |
| Apples (1 kg) Apples | 1.2 | $2.17 | $2.60 | 2.4% |
| Bananas (1 kg) Bananas | 0.9 | $2.04 | $1.83 | 1.7% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) Tomatoes | 2.8 | $3.17 | $8.89 | 8% |
| Onions (1 kg) Onions | 2.5 | $0.78 | $1.96 | 1.8% |
| Carrots (1 kg) Carrots | 2 | $0.76 | $1.52 | 1.4% |
| Cabbage (1 kg) Cabbage | 2.5 | $1.16 | $2.90 | 2.6% |
| White Rice (1 kg) Rice | 0.8 | $2.19 | $1.75 | 1.6% |
| Buckwheat (1 kg) Buckwheat | 0.9 | $0.58 | $0.53 | 0.5% |
| Oat Flakes (1 kg) Oat flakes | 0.6 | $2.21 | $1.33 | 1.2% |
| Kefir (1 Liter) Kefir | 6 | $1.51 | $9.08 | 8.2% |
| Cottage Cheese (500 g) Cottage cheese | 1 | $3.11 | $1.55 | 1.4% |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) Mineral water | 5.5 | $0.71 | $3.90 | 3.5% |
| Black Tea (100 g) Black tea | 0.15 | $2.25 | $0.03 | 0% |
| Total monthly (per person) | $110.47 | |||
Methodology notes
- Quantities follow published government consumer basket norms for each country.
- Prices are median values from major supermarket chains tracked by World Price, not official statistical office price surveys.
- For CPI index values and full methodology, refer to Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat).
Most expensive basket items
| Product | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | $18.48 | 16.7% |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread (500 g loaves) | $13.63 | 12.3% |
| Potatoes (1 kg) Potatoes | $11.88 | 10.8% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | $11.04 | 10% |
| Kefir (1 Liter) Kefir | $9.08 | 8.2% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) Tomatoes | $8.89 | 8% |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | $7.99 | 7.2% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | $5.31 | 4.8% |
Spending by category
Prices from major supermarkets, updated regularly
- Salt (1 kg) $0.31
- Beetroot (1 kg) $0.51
- Buckwheat (1 kg) $0.58
- Mineral Water (1.5 L) $0.71
- Carrots (1 kg) $0.76
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does the official food basket cost in Russia?
- The estimated monthly cost is $110.47 per person ($3.63/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
- How does Russia compare to other countries?
- Use our country comparison tool to see how grocery costs in Russia stack up against other markets.