Russia

Food Prices in Russia — November 2026

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index
82
vs World Average
-18%
Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 5 of 10 items — help fill the rest
  • Milk 1 L
    1 source travellers · updated 13 Sep 2026
    $0.85
    -52% World (base = 100)
  • Eggs 12 pcs
  • Chicken 1 kg
  • Rice 1 kg
    1 source travellers · updated 13 Sep 2026
    $0.76
    -66% World (base = 100)
  • Bread 500 g loaf
    2 sources open receipts · travellers · updated 2 Nov 2026
    $0.77
  • Water 1.5 L bottle
  • Cheese 1 kg
    1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026
    $5.97
  • Tomatoes 1 kg
  • Potatoes 1 kg
    1 source travellers · updated 13 Sep 2026
    $0.47
  • Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

  • паштет
    Милмонд, Ха́ме · 75 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 3 Nov
    44 ₽
  • Паштет с индейкой Ха́ме
    Милмонд, Ха́ме · 75 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 3 Nov
    44 ₽
  • Сметана мдж 15%
    Российское Молоко, Светаево · 180 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 3 Nov
    49 ₽
  • Печёные мюсли «Мюсличенье» классические
    Leti, Гороховецкая мануфактура · 220 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    69 ₽
  • Сырок творожный с ванилью в тёмном шоколаде мдж 26%
    Deligrande, Дмитровский молочный завод · 50 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    59 ₽
  • Сырок творожный с ванилью в молочном шоколаде мдж 26%
    Deligrande, Дмитровский молочный завод · 50 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    59 ₽
  • Крем-паста с антарктическим крилем и кальмаром
    Дикое море, Санта Бремор · 150 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    89 ₽
  • Сметана мдж 15%
    Российское Молоко, Светаево · 300 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    79 ₽
  • Сыр плавленый с ветчиной мдж 50%
    Первая Линия, Светаево · 200 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    99 ₽
  • Творог мдж 9%
    Российское Молоко, Светаево · 200 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    79 ₽
  • Творог рассыпчатый мдж 5%
    Российское Молоко, Светаево · 300 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    109 ₽
  • «Снежок» напиток кисломолочный йогуртный 2,5%
    Светаево · 500 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    54 ₽
  • Сыр плавленый «Дружба» мдж 45%
    Первая Линия, Светаево · 80 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    39 ₽
  • Сдобные палочки с Джемом абрикос, изделия кондитерские мучные
    Delibon, Дарлетто · 308 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 31 Oct
    119 ₽
  • GRIOTT шоколадные конфеты вишня в коньяке
    ПК Настоящий шоколад · 145 г
    Ашан, Екатеринбург 30 Oct
    410 ₽
  • ЕКАТЕРИНБУРГ шоколадные конфеты с марципаном в тёмном шоколаде
    Первая шоколадная компания · 180 г
    Ашан, Екатеринбург 30 Oct
    630 ₽
  • Сок яблочно-абрикосовый восстановленный
    Сады Придонья · 1 л
    Кировский, Екатеринбург 26 Oct
    100 ₽
  • Яйцо куриное пищевое столовое второй категории
    Красная цена, Птицефабрика Боровская · 10 шт
    Пятёрочка, Екатеринбург 27 Oct
    70 ₽
  • ХЕК АРГЕНТИНСКИЙ медальоны из филе-кусочков без кожи «ВКУСАРТ»
    ВКУСАРТ, Ультра Завод, Ультра Фиш · 300 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 27 Oct
    299 ₽
  • Смесь овощей замороженная «8 овощей»
    Greenola, Хладокомбинат Западный · 400 г
    Чижик, Екатеринбург 27 Oct
    84 ₽

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Russia is below the world average by 18%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +3.4% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

50 70 90 110 130 World = 100 2015 2019 2023 2026 2026 2027
Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Russia

Russia
82
World (base = 100)
100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Laos 82 -18%
Ghana 82 -18%
Azerbaijan 83 -17%
Thailand 83 -17%
Namibia 80 -20%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%
Moldova 72 -28%
Belarus 80 -20%
North Macedonia 85 -15%
Romania 88 -12%
Bih 92 -8%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Russia?

No, food in Russia is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 82 (world average = 100), meaning food is 18% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Russia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Russia you can expect to spend around $246. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 82 (world = 100).

How does Russia compare to similar countries?

Russia has a VanBasket Index of 82. Similar or nearby countries: Laos, Ghana, Azerbaijan.

How often is the food price data for Russia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →
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Russia — fuel prices RU Updated: 31.10.2026
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RON 92

$0.86 /L

₽70.68 · €0.77/L

6 of 19

cheaper than 74% of countries

RON 95

$0.94 /L

₽77.02 · €0.84/L

19 of 175

cheaper than 90% of countries

RON 98

$1.22 /L

₽100.39 · €1.09/L

19 of 103

cheaper than 83% of countries

RON 100

$1.32 /L

₽108.48 · €1.18/L

6 of 28

cheaper than 82% of countries

Diesel

$1.00 /L

₽82.73 · €0.90/L

20 of 174

cheaper than 89% of countries

Premium diesel

$1.01 /L

₽83.00 · €0.90/L

2 of 45

cheaper than 98% of countries

LPG (autogas)

$0.54 /L

₽44.22 · €0.48/L

8 of 56

cheaper than 87% of countries

CNG

$0.38 /m³

₽31.00 · €0.34/m³

3 of 8

cheaper than 75% of countries

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