Increase in typical restaurant bills observed in Russia
In a recent analysis of the Russian food service sector, some notable trends have emerged regarding the average bill and the number of transactions in various regions.
According to the data, establishments across Russia issued 3% fewer bills in June 2025 compared to the same month last year. However, this decrease in transaction counts does not necessarily reflect a decrease in spending. In fact, the average bill in Russian establishments has seen an increase, with an average bill of 825 rubles this year, up from 774 rubles last year, marking a 7% rise.
Regions such as St. Petersburg and Leningrad, Novosibirsk, and Krasnoyarsk Krai have all issued 1% more bills this June compared to last, while the Tyumen region has seen a 4% increase. The city of Moscow and the Moscow region have seen the most significant increase in spending, with guests paying 16% more than last year.
The most substantial increases in the average bill were recorded in the Rostov region and Krasnoyarsk Krai, with a 48% and 27% increase respectively. In contrast, the lowest increase in the average bill was seen in the Krasnodar Krai.
The predicted 3.9% increase in the price of food-away-from-home in 2025 suggests that the rise in the average bill is likely due to higher food service costs. This increase in the average transaction value could be a result of the general rise in food prices.
However, the search results do not provide explicit data on the number of bills issued in various Russian regions, so changes in customer traffic or frequency of transactions remain unclear.
Further specialized market research or sociological studies would be necessary to gain a more detailed understanding of the food service sector and social behaviour within dining venues in Russia. As for trends in argument etiquette in Russian restaurants, the search results contain no direct information or references to this social or cultural aspect within dining venues.
Despite the 3% decrease in transaction counts nationwide, the average bill in Russian establishments has risen by 7%, from 774 rubles last year to 825 rubles this year. This increase can be attributed to the predicted 3.9% rise in food-away-from-home prices in 2025, suggesting a general rise in food service costs.
Businesses in regions such as Moscow and the Moscow region, Rostov region, and Krasnoyarsk Krai have experienced the most significant increases in spending, with guests paying 16%, 48%, and 27% more respectively compared to last year.
