- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Bryansk
- Boston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bryansk (Russia) and Boston (United States)
| Food | 46% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bryansk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 363 ($11.55) | $14.53 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 110 ($3.50) | $7.04 | 50% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 63 ($2.02) | $3.81 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 29 ($0.92) | $2.35 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 45 ($1.43) | $2.53 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 ($1.91) | $3.66 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 108 ($3.44) | $5.96 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 46 ($1.46) | $4.02 | 64% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 ($0.96) | $3.95 | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 36 ($1.15) | $2.56 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 250 ($7.96) | $13.24 | 40% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 50 ($1.59) | $1.65 | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 12.80 ($0.41) | $2.33 | 83% |
| Housing | 74% | ||
| Housing in Bryansk (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 15,750 ($502) | $2,359 | 79% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,000 ($96) | $137 | 30% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 750 ($24) | $52 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,000 ($924) | $571 | 62% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 1,700 ($54) | $88 | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 300 ($9.56) | $10.78 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 100 ($3.19) | $27 | 88% |
| Clothes | 72% | ||
| Clothes in Bryansk (Russia) is 72% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 5,000 ($159) | $47 | 240% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,125 ($68) | $43 | 56% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,700 ($86) | $81 | 6% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,250 ($104) | $89 | 17% |
| Transportation | 62% | ||
| Transportation in Bryansk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 475,000 ($15,133) | $23,463 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 27 ($0.86) | $0.98 | 12% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 433 ($13.81) | $70 | 80% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $26 | - |
| Personal Care | 29% | ||
| Personal Care in Bryansk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 283 ($9.03) | $7.69 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 133 ($4.22) | $6.08 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 70 ($2.23) | $3.48 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 100 ($3.19) | $3.86 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 41 ($1.31) | $3.13 | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 33 ($1.04) | $3.35 | 69% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 333 ($10.62) | $25 | 57% |
| Entertainment | 36% | ||
| Entertainment in Bryansk (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,080 ($34) | $42 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 ($14.34) | $22 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 725 ($23) | $151 | 85% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,075 ($66) | $90 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 270 ($8.60) | $10.86 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 35 ($1.12) | $3.77 | 70% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 98 ($3.13) | $5.34 | 41% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,000 ($255) | $156 | 63% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1 ($0.03) | $0.67 | 95% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,300 ($73) | $64 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 57 ($1.81) | $8.39 | 78% |
| TOTAL | 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,584 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bryansk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Boston (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in Boston
you would need to make just about $5,666
(руб 177,857)
in Bryansk.