Cost of living in Omsk (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Omsk (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Omsk | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 309 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 24 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 271 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 14 | - 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 115 (CHF 1.12) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 56 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 1.87 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 81 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 6 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 89 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 3.50 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 282 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 10 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 3.94 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 28 (CHF 0.28) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (CHF 0.60) | CHF 1.77 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 462 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 84 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.55 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (CHF 0.27) | CHF 2.23 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Omsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Omsk | Aarau | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 31,116 (CHF 303) | CHF 2,065 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,709 (CHF 202) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,007 (CHF 39) | CHF 346 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,500 (CHF 219) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 14,070 (CHF 137) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,863 (CHF 28) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 507 (CHF 4.94) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,749 (CHF 222) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,662 (CHF 36) | CHF 150 | - 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 588 (CHF 5.74) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 719 (CHF 7) | CHF 27 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Omsk (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,478 (CHF 53) | CHF 99 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,593 (CHF 25) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (CHF 55) | CHF 130 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,879 (CHF 67) | CHF 171 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Omsk (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,020,280 (CHF 9,947) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (CHF 0.28) | CHF 1.76 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,208 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 636 (CHF 6) | CHF 36 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Omsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Omsk | Aarau | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 357 (CHF 3.48) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (CHF 4.87) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,000 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 225 (CHF 2.19) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 158 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 4.43 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 294 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 3.53 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (CHF 0.62) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 106 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 3.05 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 229 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 46 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Omsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Omsk | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 708 (CHF 7) | CHF 73 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 345 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 37 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,758 (CHF 17) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,758 (CHF 27) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 202 (CHF 1.97) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 124 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 5.40 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 155 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 5.85 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,751 (CHF 485) | CHF 550 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.79 (CHF 0.02) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,784 (CHF 27) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 94 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 8 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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