- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Denmark
- Kirov
- Copenhagen
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kirov (Russia) and Copenhagen (Denmark)
| Food | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kirov (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 150 (kr28) | kr175 | 84% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 100 (kr18.43) | kr63 | 71% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 50 (kr9.22) | kr38 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 32 (kr5.90) | kr7.50 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 40 (kr7.37) | kr23 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 40 (kr7.37) | kr23 | 68% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 100 (kr18.43) | kr41 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 40 (kr7.37) | kr17.42 | 58% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (kr2.76) | kr17.27 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (kr9.77) | kr11.64 | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 280 (kr52) | kr73 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 52 (kr9.58) | kr25 | 62% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (kr5.53) | kr12.78 | 57% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Kirov (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 15,000 (kr2,765) | kr11,231 | 75% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | kr971 | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 350 (kr65) | kr215 | 70% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,000 (kr4,608) | kr4,445 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,500 (kr645) | kr850 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | kr63 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 (kr55) | kr149 | 63% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Kirov (Russia) is 2% more expensive than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 2,500 (kr461) | kr817 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 3,000 (kr553) | kr363 | 53% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,000 (kr369) | kr678 | 46% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,000 (kr553) | kr831 | 33% |
| Transportation | 26% | ||
| Transportation in Kirov (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr310,485 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | kr12.54 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 (kr221) | kr393 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | kr169 | - |
| Personal Care | 67% | ||
| Personal Care in Kirov (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 100 (kr18.43) | kr71 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 54 (kr9.95) | kr38 | 74% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 90 (kr16.59) | kr29 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 40 (kr7.37) | kr29 | 74% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 32 (kr5.90) | kr13.38 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 30 (kr5.53) | kr17.10 | 68% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 200 (kr37) | kr214 | 83% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Kirov (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 (kr92) | kr328 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 350 (kr65) | kr176 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,000 (kr184) | kr797 | 77% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 1,000 (kr184) | kr644 | 71% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 (kr28) | kr83 | 67% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 75 (kr13.82) | kr38 | 64% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 100 (kr18.43) | kr36 | 48% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,000 (kr1,475) | kr1,000 | 47% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1 (kr0.18) | kr1.32 | 86% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 3,000 (kr553) | kr293 | 89% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 50 (kr9.22) | kr41 | 77% |
| TOTAL | 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,881 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kirov (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr15,625
in Copenhagen
you would need to make just about kr7,240
(руб 39,280)
in Kirov.