- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Kursk
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kursk (Russia) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kursk (Russia) is 54% 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 137 ($4.35) | $7.56 | 42% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 110 ($3.50) | $5.40 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 30 ($0.96) | $2.78 | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 43 ($1.35) | $3.48 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 90 ($2.87) | $4.92 | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 170 ($5.42) | $6.55 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 40 ($1.27) | $4.46 | 71% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 16 ($0.51) | $5.10 | 90% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 30 ($0.96) | $2.65 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 200 ($6.37) | $16.85 | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 74 ($2.34) | $2.33 | 1% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 9 ($0.29) | $2.94 | 90% |
| Housing | 79% | ||
| Housing in Kursk (Russia) is 79% 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 20,000 ($637) | $3,656 | 83% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 ($127) | $161 | 21% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 350 ($11.15) | $53 | 79% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 20,500 ($653) | $779 | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 2,750 ($88) | $161 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 143 ($4.54) | $12.25 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 200 ($6.37) | $22 | 71% |
| Clothes | 40% | ||
| Clothes in Kursk (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,000 ($96) | $59 | 61% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 1,900 ($61) | $40 | 52% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,500 ($112) | $92 | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,000 ($127) | $118 | 8% |
| Transportation | 54% | ||
| Transportation in Kursk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,000,000 ($31,858) | $27,674 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 ($0.84) | $1.06 | 21% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 700 ($22) | $107 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 183 ($5.83) | $16.66 | 65% |
| Personal Care | 45% | ||
| Personal Care in Kursk (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 300 ($9.56) | $13.24 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 400 ($12.74) | $8.07 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 89 ($2.84) | $4.92 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 145 ($4.62) | $5.78 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 23 ($0.73) | $4.29 | 83% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 37 ($1.19) | $4.28 | 72% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 ($7.96) | $30 | 73% |
| Entertainment | 37% | ||
| Entertainment in Kursk (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 800 ($25) | $51 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 400 ($12.74) | $26 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,500 ($48) | $296 | 84% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 1,200 ($38) | $115 | 67% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 ($4.78) | $13.97 | 66% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 60 ($1.91) | $4.47 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 90 ($2.87) | $6.23 | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 18,000 ($573) | $157 | 264% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1 ($0.03) | $0.34 | 91% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,500 ($80) | $99 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 120 ($3.82) | $12.45 | 69% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,268 prices entered by 848 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kursk (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in New York City
you would need to make just about $6,294
(руб 197,571)
in Kursk.