- Cost of Living
- Russia
- France
- Orenburg
- Lyon
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Orenburg (Russia) and Lyon (France)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orenburg (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 395 (€9.80) | €13.67 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 100 (€2.48) | €6.97 | 64% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 90 (€2.23) | €4.68 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 20 (€0.50) | €1.01 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €2.43 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.00 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.86 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 (€1.67) | €2.43 | 31% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 65 (€1.61) | €2.47 | 35% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (€0.94) | €1.61 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7.51 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 54 (€1.33) | €2.09 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 17.50 (€0.43) | €1.42 | 69% |
| Housing | 37% | ||
| Housing in Orenburg (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 24,000 (€595) | €1,017 | 41% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (€99) | €97 | 2% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 350 (€8.68) | €29 | 70% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,000 (€546) | €548 | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €82 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €11.17 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12.88 | - |
| Clothes | 59% | ||
| Clothes in Orenburg (Russia) is 59% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 5,400 (€134) | €82 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,000 (€50) | €28 | 78% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | €83 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 5,000 (€124) | €81 | 52% |
| Transportation | 28% | ||
| Transportation in Orenburg (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 620,000 (€15,379) | €23,286 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 (€0.68) | €1.55 | 56% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | €52 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €17.38 | - |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Orenburg (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | €8.50 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 90 (€2.23) | €4.30 | 48% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.60 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €5 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.74 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 90 (€2.23) | €1.84 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 500 (€12.40) | €20 | 39% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Orenburg (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 800 (€19.84) | €30 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (€12.40) | €17.86 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €59 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (€74) | €55 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 (€3.72) | €8 | 53% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.60 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 80 (€1.98) | €4.36 | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €137 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4 (€0.10) | €0.25 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,500 (€62) | €65 | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | €6.28 | - |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Orenburg (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Lyon
you would need to make just about €2,292
(руб 92,385)
in Orenburg.