- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Switzerland
- Ryazan
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ryazan (Russia) and Zurich (Switzerland)
| Food | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ryazan (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 275 (CHF 7.85) | CHF 27 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 250 (CHF 7.14) | CHF 13.12 | 46% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 105 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 11.20 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.61 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 40 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 5.89 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 70 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.33 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 85 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 9.31 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 45 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 3.65 | 65% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 3.66 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.75 | 39% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 250 (CHF 7.14) | CHF 14.27 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 40 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 3.12 | 63% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 17.50 (CHF 0.50) | CHF 2.82 | 82% |
| Housing | 81% | ||
| Housing in Ryazan (Russia) is 81% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 15,000 (CHF 428) | CHF 3,089 | 86% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 1,000 (CHF 29) | CHF 143 | 80% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 1,250 (CHF 36) | CHF 43 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 20,000 (CHF 571) | CHF 884 | 35% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 2,000 (CHF 57) | CHF 255 | 78% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 12.33 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 200 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 27 | 79% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Ryazan (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,500 (CHF 100) | CHF 122 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 1,200 (CHF 34) | CHF 60 | 43% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | CHF 127 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 2,000 (CHF 57) | CHF 171 | 67% |
| Transportation | 37% | ||
| Transportation in Ryazan (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 600,000 (CHF 17,133) | CHF 33,044 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 24 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 1.84 | 63% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 89 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 304 (CHF 8.68) | CHF 39 | 78% |
| Personal Care | 74% | ||
| Personal Care in Ryazan (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 150 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 17.70 | 76% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7.83 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 80 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 4.95 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 60 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 5.33 | 68% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 20 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 2.70 | 79% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 30 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 3.66 | 77% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 49 | 91% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Ryazan (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 900 (CHF 26) | CHF 64 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 350 (CHF 9.99) | CHF 36 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 240 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,000 (CHF 57) | CHF 141 | 60% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 325 (CHF 9.28) | CHF 16.53 | 44% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 110 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 5.35 | 41% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 100 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 6.41 | 55% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,990 (CHF 200) | CHF 173 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.50 (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.38 | 89% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 9,000 (CHF 257) | CHF 138 | 87% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 57 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 7.55 | 79% |
| TOTAL | 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,088 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ryazan (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,500
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,778
(руб 167,338)
in Ryazan.