Cost of living in Novokuznetsk (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Novokuznetsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Novokuznetsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 725 (kr54) | kr130 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 376 (kr28) | kr86 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 199 (kr15) | kr38 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (kr4.73) | kr13 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 78 (kr5.77) | kr32 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 90 (kr7) | kr20 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 322 (kr24) | kr43 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 86 (kr6) | kr18 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (kr3.96) | kr13 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 107 (kr8) | kr10 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 1,292 (kr96) | kr78 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 90 (kr7) | kr20 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (kr1.80) | kr9 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Novokuznetsk (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 43,116 (kr3,200) | kr11,884 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 31,558 (kr2,342) | kr10,045 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,874 (kr288) | kr786 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 26,558 (kr1,971) | kr8,795 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 21,060 (kr1,563) | kr6,415 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,000 (kr148) | kr621 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (kr37) | kr181 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 33,386 (kr2,478) | kr2,416 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,096 (kr601) | kr451 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 500 (kr37) | kr43 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr173 | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Novokuznetsk (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,071 (kr376) | kr691 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,122 (kr232) | kr352 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,224 (kr462) | kr808 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,956 (kr813) | kr882 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 80% | |||
Transportation in Novokuznetsk (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,089,770 (kr80,879) | kr314,482 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (kr2.91) | kr15 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 912 (kr68) | kr499 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,507 (kr112) | kr322 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Novokuznetsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 236 (kr18) | kr35 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 191 (kr14) | kr82 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,000 (kr74) | kr500 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 278 (kr21) | kr37 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 207 (kr15) | kr19 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 268 (kr20) | kr18 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 89 (kr7) | kr11 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 128 (kr9) | kr16 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 400 (kr30) | kr217 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Novokuznetsk (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Novokuznetsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,051 (kr78) | kr369 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 485 (kr36) | kr209 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,600 (kr119) | kr698 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,449 (kr256) | kr637 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (kr22) | kr86 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (kr13) | kr48 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 500 (kr37) | kr47 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 80,000 (kr5,937) | kr3,682 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.94 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,500 (kr186) | kr209 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 145 (kr11) | kr50 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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