- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Voronezh
- Buffalo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Voronezh (Russia) and Buffalo (United States)
| Food | 46% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Voronezh (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 238 ($7.32) | $8.63 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 182 ($5.60) | $5.74 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 81 ($2.49) | $4.29 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 38 ($1.17) | $2.63 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 43 ($1.33) | $2.03 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 78 ($2.39) | $5.51 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 131 ($4.02) | $5.57 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 48 ($1.46) | $4.90 | 70% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 57 ($1.75) | $3.62 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 40 ($1.22) | $2.25 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 312 ($9.61) | $24 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 55 ($1.70) | $1.37 | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 15 ($0.46) | $3.18 | 85% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Voronezh (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 17,857 ($550) | $1,136 | 52% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,911 ($121) | $273 | 56% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 379 ($11.66) | $161 | 93% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,000 ($770) | $716 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 2,750 ($85) | $256 | 67% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 25 ($0.77) | $15.14 | 95% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 ($9.24) | $10.23 | 10% |
| Clothes | 77% | ||
| Clothes in Voronezh (Russia) is 77% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 5,250 ($162) | $55 | 196% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 1,920 ($59) | $27 | 116% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,167 ($98) | $106 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 2,471 ($76) | $107 | 29% |
| Transportation | 57% | ||
| Transportation in Voronezh (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 781,250 ($24,072) | $20,857 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 ($0.80) | $1 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,125 ($35) | $131 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 247 ($7.62) | $33 | 77% |
| Personal Care | 38% | ||
| Personal Care in Voronezh (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 187 ($5.75) | $8.71 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 74 ($2.27) | $8.56 | 73% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 ($4.78) | $5.50 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 90 ($2.77) | $6.30 | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 37 ($1.13) | $2.59 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 69 ($2.12) | $3.94 | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 288 ($8.86) | $15.86 | 44% |
| Entertainment | 57% | ||
| Entertainment in Voronezh (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 742 ($23) | $51 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 379 ($11.66) | $34 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 914 ($28) | $167 | 83% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,078 ($64) | $89 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 210 ($6.47) | $14.83 | 56% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 95 ($2.93) | $3.30 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 111 ($3.41) | $5.07 | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 5,990 ($185) | $149 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 0.98 ($0.03) | $1.37 | 98% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,433 ($75) | $45 | 67% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 52 ($1.61) | $12.75 | 87% |
| TOTAL | 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2013.
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Cost of living in Voronezh (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Buffalo
you would need to make just about $1,181
(руб 38,316)
in Voronezh.