- Cost of Living
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- Kirov
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kirov (Russia) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kirov (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 150 (€3.71) | €20 | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 100 (€2.47) | €5 | 51% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 50 (€1.24) | €2.50 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 32 (€0.79) | €1.03 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 40 (€0.99) | €3.60 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 40 (€0.99) | €1.10 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 100 (€2.47) | €4.25 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 40 (€0.99) | €1.45 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (€0.37) | €0.50 | 26% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (€1.31) | €2 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 280 (€6.92) | €7.50 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 52 (€1.29) | €1.75 | 27% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (€0.74) | €1.50 | 51% |
| Housing | 8% | ||
| Housing in Kirov (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 15,000 (€371) | €250 | 48% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €120 | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 350 (€8.66) | €25 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,000 (€618) | €525 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,500 (€87) | €200 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 (€7.42) | €5 | 48% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Kirov (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 2,500 (€62) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 3,000 (€74) | €100 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,000 (€49) | €60 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,000 (€74) | - | - |
| Transportation | 0% | ||
| Transportation in Kirov (Russia) is 0% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.73 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 (€30) | €30 | 1% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Kirov (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 100 (€2.47) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 54 (€1.34) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 90 (€2.23) | €4 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 40 (€0.99) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 32 (€0.79) | €3.50 | 77% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 30 (€0.74) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 200 (€4.95) | €10 | 51% |
| Entertainment | 6% | ||
| Entertainment in Kirov (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 (€12.37) | €20 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 350 (€8.66) | €16 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,000 (€25) | €30 | 18% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 1,000 (€25) | €33 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 (€3.71) | €8 | 54% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 75 (€1.85) | €3 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 100 (€2.47) | €2.75 | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,000 (€198) | €180 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1 (€0.02) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 3,000 (€74) | €40 | 85% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 50 (€1.24) | €3 | 59% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kirov (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€500
in Kavala
you would need to make just about €388
(руб 15,702)
in Kirov.