What can I get my friend for under 500 rubles?

Prints of your photos together, her favorite lip balm, a bar of good chocolate or a card with a handwritten letter. Add neat wrapping, and the gift will look thoughtful.

Is it embarrassing to give a cheap gift?

Not if you chose it for her. Your friend will remember that you got it right, not how much it cost.

Cheap Gifts for a Friend: Under 1,000–3,000 Rubles

The golden rule of a cheap gift

It's not the price that makes a gift feel cheap, it's randomness. A "Best Friend Ever" fridge magnet costs less than a cup of coffee and says only that you walked into the first shop you saw. A small item from her favorite brand says the opposite: you remember what she likes.

Under 1,000 rubles

Her favorite hand cream or lip balmSomething she'd buy anyway, only now it's a gift.
A bag of good coffee or tea from a local roasterFresh roast tastes noticeably different from supermarket stuff.
A scented candle from a small workshop