Cost of living in Tomsk (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tomsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 312 (kr26) | kr131 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 267 (kr23) | kr82 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 151 (kr13) | kr39 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (kr5.47) | kr12 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 78 (kr7) | kr33 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 150 (kr13) | kr22 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 280 (kr24) | kr56 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 100 (kr8) | kr19 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (kr3.09) | kr12 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (kr4.45) | kr10 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 426 (kr36) | kr97 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (kr8) | kr20 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (kr2.23) | kr13 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tomsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,268 (kr3,235) | kr11,583 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,922 (kr2,360) | kr9,449 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (kr292) | kr848 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (kr1,862) | kr8,388 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,047 (kr1,441) | kr6,707 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (kr186) | kr587 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 454 (kr38) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,206 (kr2,215) | kr2,600 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,194 (kr355) | kr552 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 338 (kr29) | kr61 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (kr44) | kr131 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,107 (kr263) | kr736 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,948 (kr165) | kr300 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,991 (kr253) | kr906 | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (kr332) | kr1,028 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 81% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 81% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tomsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,053,320 (kr89,037) | kr286,083 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (kr3.63) | kr14 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (kr81) | kr613 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 609 (kr52) | kr320 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tomsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (kr24) | kr35 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 827 (kr70) | kr82 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 856 (kr72) | kr500 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (kr21) | kr37 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (kr10) | kr19 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 178 (kr15) | kr18 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (kr6) | kr11 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (kr8) | kr16 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 451 (kr38) | kr217 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tomsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (kr93) | kr369 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 573 (kr48) | kr219 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,495 (kr211) | kr698 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,451 (kr207) | kr637 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 282 (kr24) | kr86 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 147 (kr12) | kr48 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 175 (kr15) | kr47 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,632 (kr3,519) | kr3,682 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.19 (kr0.35) | kr0.94 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,933 (kr248) | kr196 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (kr9) | kr50 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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