Cost of living in Sochi (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Sochi (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 416 (kr33) | kr125 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 314 (kr25) | kr72 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (kr12) | kr37 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 76 (kr6) | kr11 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (kr7) | kr31 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 108 (kr9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 386 (kr31) | kr52 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (kr5.58) | kr18 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 31 (kr2.46) | kr11 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 63 (kr5.01) | kr13 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 514 (kr41) | kr81 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (kr9) | kr19 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (kr3.14) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Sochi (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 79,184 (kr6,335) | kr10,293 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 54,653 (kr4,373) | kr7,078 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,912 (kr473) | kr1,303 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,798 (kr3,824) | kr6,025 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,449 (kr1,956) | kr4,137 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,741 (kr299) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 523 (kr42) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,752 (kr2,460) | kr3,019 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,711 (kr697) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 461 (kr37) | kr52 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 305 (kr24) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Sochi (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,633 (kr371) | kr781 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,513 (kr201) | kr237 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,218 (kr417) | kr597 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,021 (kr562) | kr1,050 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Sochi (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 997,111 (kr79,775) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (kr3.70) | kr12 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,362 (kr189) | kr388 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 625 (kr50) | kr266 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sochi (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (kr41) | kr58 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 547 (kr44) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,696 (kr136) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 350 (kr28) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 220 (kr18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 (kr20) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 96 (kr8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 88 (kr7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 579 (kr46) | kr181 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Sochi (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,176 (kr174) | kr380 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 836 (kr67) | kr219 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,411 (kr273) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,602 (kr368) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 508 (kr41) | kr73 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 172 (kr14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 250 (kr20) | kr33 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,999 (kr4,000) | kr2,962 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.00 (kr0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,979 (kr398) | kr255 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (kr11) | kr47 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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