Cost of living and wages in Russia

An average Russian earns much less than an average American, but how does it look like in numbers? I will show you average salaries and real wages in Russia, and also talk about cost of living in St. Petersburg city. I'm also going to share a bit of my own life in Russia with numbers and expenses.

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[NikiProshin]

I was quite unsure to post this because I tried to do a different approach to filming and editing this video. I'm really looking forward to constructive feedback and criticism for this upload. Let me know what you liked and dislikes about this vlog, it's valuable for me.

[jmhiser]

What is valuable to me is your straight honest reporting while leaving out political aspects. Your videos are valuable for the immediate state of your society and your walks around the city, your question and answer sessions, visits to the grocery store. People are worried over many things in society throughout the world, and honest reporting is very valuable while withholding a portion of personal opinion. Take very care of yourself.

[englishbymrsviolet]

I think your videos have been created even better recently. You've been talking about serious things in an entertaining way - in different places, nice overlapses. And you are really clear and honest.

[christopherwoods]

Niki, that makes sense. The price of a product becomes cheap or expensive only by measuring it against your average take home pay.

[emm]

The editing using your videos, graphs, and images overlapped in the videos is amazing. Plus, even if it's a short video, you explain everything in such a clear way, you are very articulate, and it's very very informative! Way to go Niki! Loved this vid.

[michellesingh]

Thank you for sharing the breakdown! I was surprised by the seemingly low grocery prices but seeing the income, the increases would be hard to manage. I'm glad YouTube came through for you. I've really enjoyed your videos!

[markpeterson]

I like so many things about your channel: your voice, your informality, your practicality, and your integrity. All this reminds me of the best qualities of the friends I made during my trips to the СССР in the 1980’s. Thanks for being the person that you are, Niki😇

[kevingalvin]

You are an excellent communicator and teacher, Niki. You speak English better than many native speakers! 😉 I am impressed by your level of empathy for your viewers and your subject material. Would but there were more Niki's in this world. Please keep up your excellent energy and analysis!

[gusm]

I like your style of editing a well balance vlog of interesting information with entertaining value! Niki is a window into Russian life we seldom see! Great job

[MALLARD]

For someone who’s currency is the US$, it helps slow down a bit and show side-by-the two currency. Of course the must be many who’s currency is something else, like the EURO. Please continue your walk-a-rounds and man-on-the-street interviews. Their perspectives on home and global events are always interesting. Thanks😊

[brzpnm]

Hi Niki, you are such a friendly person, and I like your honesty. Love you!

[Kayneari]

Thank you Niki. Well produced video. Wonderful relating to the us - the viewers. Can you make a video about the transportation system in St. Petersberg?

[gloriaandrejcik]

I enjoyed very much. Thanks for putting things in perspective. While I might envy your low grocery prices I am shocked that people are paid so little! And you are taxed on it too! Thank you for sharing and also for telling us about Vaysa. I almost cried when he went out and bought out all the grannies selling the homemade goods. Keep up the good work!

[m.montero]

Hello Niki, happy to see you’re well. Thank you for keeping us updated🙏🏼 Peace and freedom to everyone in this world and specially to your neighboring country. 🙏🏼🍀🌷☮️

[gearc]

Don't feel bad about the vastly different salaries in Russian compared to America. I earn $7500.00 U.S. Dollar's per Month equal to 427, 499.25 rubles per month as an OTR Professional Rig Driver. That might sound like a lot and you might think I am doing well but I will be honest. It's not going to make you rich on 8k a month in the United States. Prices for everything here in the US are HIGH and going UP! Currently for the average person here in the US the situation is the same or worse!

[sowpur]

After watching this video I realized I probably shouldn't complain about my expenses in the US. Sure things are expensive but we also make higher wages. Despite living in a big city and spending money on a comfortable living I get to save at least 30-40% of my income. So I'm gonna stop complaining. Thank you for sharing your experience. Helps to put things into perspective

[shanieboi]

Niki, your empathy and soft skills are amazing. I know hard skills like video editing is important but any company would be lucky to have you.

[vickimaddox]

It's certainly makes sense to compare wages to expenses. I enjoy following and learning about Russia. We are not so very different. Thank you

[tiamarnie]

Another great video. I love the glimpse of another culture and way of life. Thank you for giving us a point of view we normally wouldn’t get to see. 😊

[laurecrp]

Thanks for the vidéo! Love from France

Btw the quality of the editing of videos is clearly increasing ! You’re improving a lot and doing a great job