- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Tula
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tula (Russia) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tula (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 519 ($16.53) | $14.33 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 333 ($10.62) | $7.56 | 40% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 93 ($2.95) | $5.40 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 44 ($1.40) | $2.78 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 50 ($1.59) | $3.48 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 ($2.55) | $4.92 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 219 ($6.99) | $6.55 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 85 ($2.70) | $4.46 | 39% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 ($1.70) | $5.10 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 79 ($2.53) | $2.65 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 410 ($13.06) | $16.85 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 65 ($2.08) | $2.33 | 10% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 ($0.90) | $2.94 | 70% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in Tula (Russia) is 76% 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 19,333 ($616) | $3,656 | 83% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,188 ($133) | $161 | 17% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 786 ($25) | $53 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,667 ($818) | $779 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,000 ($96) | $161 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 200 ($6.37) | $12.25 | 48% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 467 ($14.87) | $22 | 32% |
| Clothes | 96% | ||
| Clothes in Tula (Russia) is 96% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 5,300 ($169) | $59 | 185% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,860 ($91) | $40 | 128% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,833 ($90) | $92 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,083 ($130) | $118 | 10% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Tula (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 ($28,115) | $27,674 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 ($0.91) | $1.06 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 743 ($24) | $107 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 432 ($13.76) | $16.66 | 17% |
| Personal Care | 44% | ||
| Personal Care in Tula (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 298 ($9.50) | $13.24 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 136 ($4.33) | $8.07 | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 78 ($2.47) | $4.92 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 107 ($3.40) | $5.78 | 41% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 ($1.61) | $4.29 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 79 ($2.52) | $4.28 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 410 ($13.06) | $30 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 30% | ||
| Entertainment in Tula (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,400 ($45) | $51 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 ($15.93) | $26 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,317 ($42) | $296 | 86% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,333 ($106) | $115 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 203 ($6.46) | $13.97 | 54% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 125 ($3.98) | $4.47 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 171 ($5.46) | $6.23 | 12% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,748 ($215) | $157 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.42 ($0.05) | $0.34 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,660 ($85) | $99 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 47 ($1.49) | $12.45 | 88% |
| TOTAL | 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,447 prices entered by 857 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tula (Russia) is 51% 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 $6,078
(руб 190,785)
in Tula.