VanBasket Russia

Food Prices in Russia — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-18%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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RED BULL The Summer Edition

Red Bull · 250ml

РосАл, Санкт-Петербург 28 Jul

166.22 ₽
Ржаные хлопья

Nordic

Ozon, Москва 3 Jun deal

171 ₽
Влажная туалетная бумага

Mon Rulon

Магнит Семейный, Котлас 22 Apr deal

159.99 ₽
Батончик «Big Picnic»

Alpen Gold · 76 г

Макси, Котлас 16 Apr

114.99 ₽
Рассольник БУДЗЯКСКИЙ из свежих овощей Башкирии

Будзякский, Пищепром

Кировский, Екатеринбург 13 Mar

130 ₽
Рис Отборный длиннозерный

PROSTO

Макси, Котлас 25 Mar

99.99 ₽
Длиннозерный рис в пакетиках

Увелкв

Магнит, Котлас 25 Mar deal

89.99 ₽
Oreo

Oreo

Магнит, Котлас 25 Mar deal

79.98 ₽
Бананы вяленые Natur Foods

Masterfood, Мастерфуд, GLOBAL AGRI FOOD

Чижик, Екатеринбург 17 Mar

99 ₽
Delicate mango

Макси, Котлас 17 Mar deal

84.99 ₽
Батончик «Big Picnic»

Alpen Gold · 76 г

Магнит, Котлас 13 Mar deal

69.98 ₽
Протертая мякоть томатов «ПАССАТА»

Пиканта

Монетка, Екатеринбург 14 Mar

140 ₽
Твикс

Марс · 55 г

Макси, Котлас 11 Mar deal

59.99 ₽
Биты магнитные PZ1×25 мм

VIRA

ДОМ, Екатеринбург 4 Mar

79 ₽
Заклёпочный пистолет EP-10007 250 мм

EPICA STAR

ДОМ, Екатеринбург 4 Mar

498 ₽
Заклёпка стальная вытяжная EP-30499 4,8×16 мм

EPICA STAR

ДОМ, Екатеринбург 4 Mar

370 ₽

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.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.3% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Russia

Russia

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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