- 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 7) | CHF 22 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 50 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 12 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (CHF 0.60) | CHF 1.91 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 55 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 6 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 3.16 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 115 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 11 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 4.15 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 3.15 | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 2.01 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 400 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 120 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.40 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (CHF 0.30) | CHF 2.10 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 76% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (CHF 447) | CHF 2,316 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (CHF 149) | CHF 1,575 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (CHF 60) | CHF 225 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (CHF 298) | CHF 1,369 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (CHF 104) | CHF 1,000 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (CHF 45) | CHF 80 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (CHF 9) | CHF 35 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 511 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (CHF 60) | CHF 150 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 103 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,000 (CHF 30) | CHF 95 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (CHF 45) | CHF 140 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (CHF 60) | CHF 155 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 825,000 (CHF 12,290) | CHF 28,963 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 1.62 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 950 (CHF 14) | CHF 91 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 44% 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 9) | - | - | |
| 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 1.49) | CHF 4.38 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 4.20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.00 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.60 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 53 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (CHF 15) | CHF 53 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,000 (CHF 60) | CHF 113 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (CHF 74) | CHF 98 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 50 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 5.67 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 125 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 6.00 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 60) | CHF 79 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
| 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 56 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 7,200
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,303
(руб 154,566)
in Magnitogorsk.
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