Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 401 (kr33) | kr125 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 322 (kr26) | kr72 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 175 (kr14) | kr37 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 76 (kr6) | kr11 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 113 (kr9) | kr31 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 153 (kr12) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 378 (kr31) | kr52 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (kr8) | kr18 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (kr3.15) | kr11 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 (kr5.67) | kr13 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 597 (kr49) | kr81 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 124 (kr10) | kr19 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (kr2.21) | - | - | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,419 (kr3,145) | kr10,293 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 24,855 (kr2,035) | kr7,078 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,083 (kr498) | kr1,303 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,940 (kr1,632) | kr6,025 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,661 (kr1,118) | kr4,137 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,095 (kr253) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 434 (kr36) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,963 (kr1,880) | kr3,019 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,467 (kr366) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 399 (kr33) | kr52 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 642 (kr53) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,436 (kr199) | kr781 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,969 (kr161) | kr237 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,973 (kr325) | kr597 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,702 (kr303) | kr1,050 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,268,460 (kr103,843) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (kr4.23) | kr12 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,215 (kr99) | kr388 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 471 (kr39) | kr266 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 331 (kr27) | kr58 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 539 (kr44) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,365 (kr112) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 201 (kr16) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 142 (kr12) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (kr16) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 76 (kr6) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 90 (kr7) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 293 (kr24) | kr181 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,375 (kr113) | kr380 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 559 (kr46) | kr219 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,330 (kr273) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,823 (kr231) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 252 (kr21) | kr73 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (kr10) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 176 (kr14) | kr33 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 33,208 (kr2,719) | kr2,962 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,562 (kr210) | kr255 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 128 (kr10) | kr47 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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