- Cost of Living
- Russia
- India
- Novosibirsk
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Novosibirsk (Russia) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 55% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 257 (₨453) | ₨314 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 228 (₨402) | ₨236 | 71% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 88 (₨154) | ₨104 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (₨71) | ₨43 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 47 (₨83) | ₨55 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 103 (₨181) | ₨21 | 782% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 136 (₨239) | ₨170 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (₨123) | ₨114 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (₨82) | ₨32 | 157% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 47 (₨83) | ₨119 | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 442 (₨778) | ₨729 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 51 (₨90) | ₨61 | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (₨43) | ₨23 | 90% |
| Housing | 217% | ||
| Housing in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 217% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 36,429 (₨64,183) | ₨13,857 | 363% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,500 (₨7,929) | ₨2,214 | 258% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 529 (₨931) | ₨707 | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,833 (₨45,515) | ₨42,143 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,500 (₨6,167) | ₨13,750 | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 319 (₨563) | ₨412 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 420 (₨740) | ₨319 | 132% |
| Clothes | 209% | ||
| Clothes in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 209% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,800 (₨6,695) | ₨1,600 | 318% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,100 (₨3,700) | ₨1,317 | 181% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,357 (₨5,915) | ₨2,386 | 148% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,167 (₨7,341) | ₨2,071 | 254% |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 769,286 (₨1,355,397) | ₨1,337,500 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 (₨46) | ₨71 | 35% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 943 (₨1,661) | ₨1,214 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 485 (₨855) | ₨178 | 379% |
| Personal Care | 51% | ||
| Personal Care in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 51% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 615 (₨1,084) | ₨202 | 436% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 172 (₨303) | ₨209 | 45% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 102 (₨179) | ₨255 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 146 (₨258) | ₨236 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (₨112) | ₨274 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 74 (₨131) | ₨78 | 69% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 371 (₨654) | ₨325 | 101% |
| Entertainment | 61% | ||
| Entertainment in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 61% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 814 (₨1,435) | ₨470 | 205% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 520 (₨916) | ₨331 | 177% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,257 (₨2,215) | ₨617 | 259% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 1,943 (₨3,423) | ₨1,579 | 117% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 257 (₨452) | ₨197 | 129% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 111 (₨196) | ₨187 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 126 (₨221) | ₨153 | 45% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,337 (₨11,166) | ₨10,359 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.95 (₨3.44) | ₨1.17 | 194% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 1,786 (₨3,146) | ₨2,814 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 56 (₨98) | ₨118 | 17% |
| TOTAL | 75% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,482 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 75% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨136,611
(руб 77,537)
in Novosibirsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Ahmedabad.