Traveling to Russia generally costs about 8,-12, yuan, and the price difference with group tours and self-help tours will be quite large. Consumption level: Russian consumption level is relatively high, and the average price level is higher than that of China, especially the hotel and catering prices in Moscow are 3-5 times higher than that in Beijing. Currency exchange Russian currency is ruble (symbol: руб. or руб). The ruble is freely convertible with the US dollar and the euro, and the exchange rate is a floating exchange rate, which is determined by the Russian Central Bank every day. The exchange rate is about USD 1 =36.2 rubles and EUR 1 =5.4 rubles (March 214). You can exchange USD or EUR in local banks and exchange kiosks in Russia (обменвалют). $1 Russian ruble =.11 RMB 1 RMB =8.83 Russian ruble credit card can be used in most shopping malls and restaurants in Russia, but many small shops, restaurants and transportation tickets still need to be settled in cash. VISA also fails to be swiped, so it is recommended to bring some cash. The problem of tipping even the Russians themselves will be controversial. Some people think that 1%-15% should be tipped, while others think that tipping is unreasonable. In short, tipping is not mandatory in the local area, and there will be no unhappiness if you don't give it. It is suggested that when dining in a high-end restaurant, if the service is really warm and patient, you can give some tips appropriately. Tax Refund Unlike other European countries, shopping here does not involve tax refund for the time being.