Cost of living in Sochi (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 67% | |||
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| Food in Sochi (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 416 (kr34) | kr144 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 314 (kr26) | kr84 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (kr12) | kr35 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 76 (kr6) | kr14 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (kr7) | kr35 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 108 (kr9) | kr23 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 386 (kr32) | kr48 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (kr5.74) | kr19 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 31 (kr2.54) | kr14 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 63 (kr5.16) | kr8 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 514 (kr42) | kr95 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (kr9) | kr19 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (kr3.24) | kr10 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Sochi (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 79,184 (kr6,522) | kr12,310 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 54,653 (kr4,501) | kr10,182 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,912 (kr487) | kr850 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,798 (kr3,937) | kr8,756 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,449 (kr2,014) | kr6,520 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,741 (kr308) | kr617 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 523 (kr43) | kr145 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,752 (kr2,533) | kr2,320 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,711 (kr717) | kr518 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 461 (kr38) | kr49 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 305 (kr25) | kr193 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Sochi (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,633 (kr382) | kr569 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,513 (kr207) | kr294 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,218 (kr430) | kr729 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,021 (kr578) | kr944 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Sochi (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 997,111 (kr82,125) | kr309,840 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (kr3.81) | kr15 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,362 (kr195) | kr385 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 625 (kr51) | kr333 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Sochi (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (kr42) | kr37 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 547 (kr45) | kr82 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,696 (kr140) | kr499 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 350 (kr29) | kr37 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 220 (kr18) | kr23 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 (kr20) | kr21 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 96 (kr8) | kr12 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 88 (kr7) | kr17 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 579 (kr48) | kr191 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Sochi (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sochi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,176 (kr179) | kr335 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 836 (kr69) | kr239 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,411 (kr281) | kr605 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,602 (kr379) | kr640 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 508 (kr42) | kr80 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 172 (kr14) | kr51 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 250 (kr21) | kr42 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,999 (kr4,118) | kr3,632 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.00 (kr0.33) | kr0.88 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,979 (kr410) | kr219 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (kr11) | kr58 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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