- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Kemerovo
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kemerovo (Russia) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kemerovo (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 250 ($7.96) | $14.33 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 283 ($9.03) | $7.56 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 112 ($3.56) | $5.40 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 30 ($0.96) | $2.78 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.48 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.92 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 73 ($2.31) | $6.55 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 ($2.23) | $4.46 | 50% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 80 ($2.55) | $5.10 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 45 ($1.43) | $2.65 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 200 ($6.37) | $17.01 | 63% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 53 ($1.68) | $2.35 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18 ($0.57) | $2.94 | 80% |
| Housing | 82% | ||
| Housing in Kemerovo (Russia) is 82% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 12,667 ($404) | $3,656 | 89% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 2,500 ($80) | $161 | 50% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 917 ($29) | $53 | 45% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 20,000 ($637) | $779 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $161 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12.25 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - |
| Clothes | 116% | ||
| Clothes in Kemerovo (Russia) is 116% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 4,250 ($135) | $59 | 128% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 3,500 ($112) | $40 | 181% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,833 ($122) | $92 | 33% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,000 ($127) | $118 | 8% |
| Transportation | 64% | ||
| Transportation in Kemerovo (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 800,000 ($25,487) | $27,674 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 23 ($0.73) | $1.06 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 500 ($15.93) | $107 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.66 | - |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Kemerovo (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 150 ($4.78) | $13.24 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 145 ($4.62) | $8.07 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.92 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.78 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.29 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $4.28 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $30 | - |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Kemerovo (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 850 ($27) | $51 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 ($14.34) | $26 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 633 ($20) | $296 | 93% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,500 ($80) | $115 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 275 ($8.76) | $13.97 | 37% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 90 ($2.87) | $4.47 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 188 ($5.97) | $6.23 | 4% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 15,000 ($478) | $157 | 204% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2 ($0.06) | $0.34 | 81% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,150 ($68) | $99 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 50 ($1.59) | $12.37 | 87% |
| TOTAL | 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,273 prices entered by 851 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kemerovo (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $5,206
(руб 163,400)
in Kemerovo.