- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Switzerland
- Magnitogorsk
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Magnitogorsk, Russia compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (CHF 4.84) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 50 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 12 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.43 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 55 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 6 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.94 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 115 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 10 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 4.21 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (CHF 0.24) | CHF 2.88 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 2.16 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 400 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 120 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 2.52 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.15 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (CHF 484) | CHF 1,970 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (CHF 161) | CHF 1,564 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (CHF 65) | CHF 225 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (CHF 323) | CHF 1,330 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (CHF 113) | CHF 1,000 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (CHF 48) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (CHF 10) | CHF 33 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 641 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (CHF 65) | CHF 150 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 98 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,000 (CHF 32) | CHF 114 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (CHF 48) | CHF 163 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (CHF 65) | CHF 155 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 76% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 450,000 (CHF 7,265) | CHF 29,047 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (CHF 0.47) | CHF 1.70 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 950 (CHF 15) | CHF 87 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 600 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 4.64 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 4.77 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.00 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 2.95 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 53 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (CHF 16) | CHF 62 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (CHF 7) | CHF 34 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,000 (CHF 65) | CHF 164 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (CHF 81) | CHF 106 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (CHF 4.84) | CHF 16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 50 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 5.57 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 150 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 6 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 9,590 (CHF 155) | CHF 215 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,000 (CHF 65) | CHF 54 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2017.
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Cost of living in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 5,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 1,746
(руб 108,142)
in Magnitogorsk.
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