- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Spain
- Rostov-on-Don
- Gijón
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Rostov-on-Don (Russia) and Gijón (Spain)
| Food | 16% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 456 (€11.28) | €10.78 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 194 (€4.79) | €6.19 | 23% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 75 (€1.85) | €3.10 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 38 (€0.94) | €0.86 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 54 (€1.34) | €1.60 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 52 (€1.29) | €1.54 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 117 (€2.90) | €8.08 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 50 (€1.24) | €1.53 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (€1.35) | €1.74 | 22% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (€0.97) | €0.90 | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 321 (€7.93) | €4.80 | 65% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 59 (€1.47) | €1.61 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 15.71 (€0.39) | €1.08 | 64% |
| Housing | 8% | ||
| Housing in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 27,000 (€668) | €644 | 4% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,378 (€84) | €116 | 28% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 721 (€17.84) | €35 | 49% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 27,350 (€676) | €717 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,340 (€83) | €145 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 290 (€7.17) | €6.02 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 424 (€10.49) | €8.67 | 21% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 37% more expensive than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 4,188 (€104) | €85 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 1,875 (€46) | €30 | 56% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,833 (€95) | €73 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,056 (€100) | €83 | 20% |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 922,500 (€22,814) | €22,500 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (€0.71) | €1.31 | 46% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 538 (€13.31) | €34 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 196 (€4.86) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 281 (€6.96) | €7.10 | 2% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 250 (€6.18) | €3.58 | 73% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 121 (€2.99) | €2.33 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 176 (€4.35) | €3.10 | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 67 (€1.66) | €1.05 | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 72 (€1.79) | €1.75 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 306 (€7.57) | €10.43 | 27% |
| Entertainment | 0% | ||
| Entertainment in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 0% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 833 (€21) | €24 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 451 (€11.16) | €15 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,014 (€50) | €40 | 25% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,420 (€60) | €42 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 231 (€5.71) | €5.76 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 95 (€2.35) | €1.95 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 99 (€2.44) | €2.40 | 2% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 9,800 (€242) | €120 | 102% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (€0.06) | €0.33 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,583 (€64) | €44 | 46% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 43 (€1.07) | €4.53 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 599 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Gijón
you would need to make just about €2,196
(руб 88,812)
in Rostov-on-Don.