- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Rostov-on-Don
- Las Vegas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Rostov-on-Don (Russia) and Las Vegas (United States)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 456 ($14.54) | $19.82 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 194 ($6.17) | $6.77 | 9% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 75 ($2.39) | $4.73 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 38 ($1.21) | $1.91 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 54 ($1.72) | $3.39 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 52 ($1.66) | $4.93 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 117 ($3.73) | $4.29 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 50 ($1.59) | $3.03 | 48% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 ($1.74) | $3.21 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 39 ($1.25) | $2.20 | 43% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 321 ($10.22) | $12.78 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 59 ($1.89) | $1.89 | 0% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 15.71 ($0.50) | $2.50 | 80% |
| Housing | 32% | ||
| Housing in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 27,000 ($860) | $1,167 | 26% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,378 ($108) | $216 | 50% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 721 ($23) | $49 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 27,350 ($871) | $645 | 35% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,340 ($106) | $127 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 290 ($9.24) | $12.67 | 27% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 424 ($13.51) | $17.95 | 25% |
| Clothes | 60% | ||
| Clothes in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 60% more expensive than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 4,188 ($133) | $53 | 153% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 1,875 ($60) | $41 | 46% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,833 ($122) | $97 | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,056 ($129) | $94 | 37% |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 922,500 ($29,389) | $22,000 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 ($0.92) | $1.07 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 538 ($17.15) | $81 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 196 ($6.26) | $29 | 78% |
| Personal Care | 20% | ||
| Personal Care in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 281 ($8.97) | $8.36 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 250 ($7.96) | $7.49 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 121 ($3.85) | $5.43 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 176 ($5.61) | $3.82 | 47% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 67 ($2.14) | $3.50 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 72 ($2.31) | $3.66 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 306 ($9.76) | $26 | 62% |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Las Vegas (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 833 ($27) | $38 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 451 ($14.38) | $26 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,014 ($64) | $268 | 76% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,420 ($77) | $88 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 231 ($7.35) | $13.33 | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 95 ($3.03) | $4.21 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 99 ($3.15) | $5.65 | 44% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 9,800 ($312) | $120 | 160% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 ($0.08) | $0.41 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,583 ($82) | $28 | 195% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 43 ($1.38) | $6.95 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,580 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Las Vegas
you would need to make just about $2,107
(руб 66,136)
in Rostov-on-Don.