- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Switzerland
- Rostov-on-Don
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rostov-on-Don, Russia compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 270 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 22 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 261 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 114 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 59 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.91 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 75 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 6 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 115 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 3.16 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 278 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 11 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 4.15 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 29 (CHF 0.46) | CHF 3.15 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.01 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 466 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 53% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 90 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.40 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (CHF 0.36) | CHF 2.10 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 33,146 (CHF 525) | CHF 2,316 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 24,433 (CHF 387) | CHF 1,575 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,169 (CHF 66) | CHF 225 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 22,186 (CHF 351) | CHF 1,323 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 14,993 (CHF 237) | CHF 1,000 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,471 (CHF 55) | CHF 80 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 466 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 29,226 (CHF 463) | CHF 511 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,729 (CHF 75) | CHF 150 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 347 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 18 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,468 (CHF 87) | CHF 103 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,734 (CHF 43) | CHF 95 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,349 (CHF 69) | CHF 140 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,501 (CHF 71) | CHF 155 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 987,475 (CHF 15,641) | CHF 30,950 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 37 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.62 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 788 (CHF 12) | CHF 91 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 400 (CHF 6) | CHF 41 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 269 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 949 (CHF 15) | CHF 93 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 231 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 143 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 4.38 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 186 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.20 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 57 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 2.00 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 87 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.60 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 367 (CHF 5.82) | CHF 53 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,232 (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 545 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,403 (CHF 54) | CHF 113 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,581 (CHF 41) | CHF 98 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 356 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 112 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 5.67 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 128 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 6.00 | - 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,000 (CHF 507) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,410 (CHF 38) | CHF 54 | - 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 86 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 8 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 69% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,600
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,364
(руб 149,258)
in Rostov-on-Don.
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