prices in Russia must be lower
Lower than in U.S. you mean?
Well, electronics are more expensive in Russian, air tickets, cars.
While apartments (both to purchase and to keep) probably cheaper. (I don't know much about prices in U.S. )
My expenses for 50m*m flat are about $100 a month, but pensioners have discounts and can get along without Internet.
Groceries are on a par I believe.
Single ride by bus costs $.5 here, and for you?