- Cost of Living
- Russia
- France
- Ivanovo
- Le Mans
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ivanovo (Russia) and Le Mans (France)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivanovo (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 400 (€9.26) | €20 | 54% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 78 (€1.81) | €4.70 | 62% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 70 (€1.62) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 48 (€1.11) | €0.90 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €4 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 113 (€2.60) | €5 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (€2.78) | - | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 120 (€2.78) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (€0.69) | €2.50 | 72% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.50 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 55 (€1.27) | €2.80 | 55% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (€0.72) | €1 | 28% |
| Housing | 2% | ||
| Housing in Ivanovo (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 7,500 (€174) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 2,750 (€64) | - | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 1,075 (€25) | €30 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 28,000 (€648) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €150 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - |
| Clothes | 38% | ||
| Clothes in Ivanovo (Russia) is 38% more expensive than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,000 (€69) | €90 | 23% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 3,000 (€69) | €35 | 98% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 4,000 (€93) | - | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 7,000 (€162) | - | - |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Ivanovo (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 425,000 (€9,840) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (€0.67) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 600 (€13.89) | €60 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Ivanovo (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 300 (€6.95) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 200 (€4.63) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 50 (€1.16) | €2.50 | 54% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 35 (€0.81) | €3 | 73% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 (€5.79) | €20 | 71% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Ivanovo (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 450 (€10.42) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (€11.58) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 350 (€8.10) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 1,500 (€35) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (€4.63) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 110 (€2.55) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,000 (€139) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,000 (€46) | €35 | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 47 (€1.09) | - | - |
| TOTAL | 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2012.
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Cost of living in Ivanovo (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Le Mans (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€625
in Le Mans
you would need to make just about €476
(руб 20,550)
in Ivanovo.