- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Zimbabwe
- Yekaterinburg
- Harare
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yekaterinburg (Russia) and Harare (Zimbabwe)
| Food | 19% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 233 ($7.42) | $10.75 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 196 ($6.26) | $3.50 | 79% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 95 ($3.03) | $3.79 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 33 ($1.06) | $1.60 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 46 ($1.48) | $2.50 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 108 ($3.45) | $1.60 | 116% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 139 ($4.44) | $5.60 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 ($2.16) | $3.50 | 38% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 ($1.10) | $3.33 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 40 ($1.29) | $1.50 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 317 ($10.10) | $14.50 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 59 ($1.87) | $2 | 6% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18.57 ($0.59) | $1.75 | 66% |
| Housing | 7% | ||
| Housing in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 33,714 ($1,074) | $1,100 | 2% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,214 ($134) | $167 | 19% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 543 ($17.29) | $86 | 80% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 33,579 ($1,070) | $1,600 | 33% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 4,671 ($149) | $500 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 233 ($7.43) | $15.50 | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,220 ($39) | $2 | 1843% |
| Clothes | 125% | ||
| Clothes in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 125% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,500 ($112) | $30 | 272% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,457 ($78) | $25 | 213% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,957 ($94) | $120 | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,714 ($118) | $80 | 48% |
| Transportation | 27% | ||
| Transportation in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 767,222 ($24,442) | $36,000 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 27 ($0.87) | $1.26 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,033 ($33) | $41 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 352 ($11.20) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 293 ($9.34) | $3.50 | 167% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 157 ($4.99) | $2.50 | 100% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 108 ($3.42) | $3.60 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 133 ($4.22) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 48 ($1.52) | $6 | 75% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 81 ($2.57) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 396 ($12.61) | $12.50 | 1% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,214 ($39) | $33 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 429 ($13.65) | $8.33 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,183 ($38) | $20 | 88% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,143 ($100) | $58 | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 284 ($9.06) | $4 | 126% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 131 ($4.16) | $2.33 | 78% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 167 ($5.31) | $1.88 | 183% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,841 ($218) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.21 ($0.04) | $1 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 4,361 ($139) | $40 | 247% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 51 ($1.64) | $1 | 64% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 744 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2013.
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Cost of living in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Harare
you would need to make just about $2,886
(руб 90,592)
in Yekaterinburg.