- Cost of Living
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- United Kingdom
- Lipetsk
- London
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Lipetsk (Russia) and London (United Kingdom)
| Food | 44% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lipetsk (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 525 (£10.40) | £13.17 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 183 (£3.62) | £5.60 | 35% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 75 (£1.49) | £4.53 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 38 (£0.75) | £1.08 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 45 (£0.89) | £2.83 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 30 (£0.59) | £2.89 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 98 (£1.93) | £3.83 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 42 (£0.83) | £2.19 | 62% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (£0.64) | £2.15 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (£0.74) | £1.57 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 600 (£11.89) | £8.50 | 40% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 51 (£1.00) | £1.93 | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (£0.59) | £1.13 | 47% |
| Housing | 60% | ||
| Housing in Lipetsk (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 40,000 (£793) | £2,239 | 65% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,250 (£104) | £115 | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 350 (£6.94) | £21 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 18,500 (£367) | £483 | 24% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 5,250 (£104) | £107 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 305 (£6.04) | £7.37 | 18% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £10.34 | - |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Lipetsk (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 4,500 (£89) | £75 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,250 (£45) | £35 | 28% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,000 (£59) | £64 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,500 (£69) | £71 | 2% |
| Transportation | 81% | ||
| Transportation in Lipetsk (Russia) is 81% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 560,000 (£11,098) | £18,447 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 23 (£0.46) | £1.38 | 67% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 635 (£12.58) | £126 | 90% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 168 (£3.33) | £16.04 | 79% |
| Personal Care | 53% | ||
| Personal Care in Lipetsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 200 (£3.96) | £6.16 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 60 (£1.19) | £3.75 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 60 (£1.19) | £2.43 | 51% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 105 (£2.08) | £3.75 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 50 (£0.99) | £2.36 | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 55 (£1.09) | £2.16 | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 185 (£3.67) | £19.93 | 82% |
| Entertainment | 41% | ||
| Entertainment in Lipetsk (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 950 (£18.83) | £31 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (£9.91) | £21 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 700 (£13.87) | £135 | 90% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,750 (£55) | £74 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 340 (£6.74) | £9.10 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 55 (£1.09) | £2.66 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 60 (£1.19) | £3.82 | 69% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 5,800 (£115) | £131 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3 (£0.06) | £0.26 | 77% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,500 (£50) | £67 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 325 (£6.44) | £7.77 | 17% |
| TOTAL | 59% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,737 prices entered by 1,016 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Lipetsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in London
you would need to make just about £1,022
(руб 51,588)
in Lipetsk.