Cost of living in Yakutsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Yakutsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Yakutsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 419 (kr33) | kr150 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 408 (kr33) | kr85 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (kr16) | kr38 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 96 (kr8) | kr14 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 117 (kr9) | kr32 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 211 (kr17) | kr20 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 436 (kr35) | kr43 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 178 (kr14) | kr17 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (kr4.88) | kr13 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (kr7) | kr9 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 837 (kr67) | kr81 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 175 (kr14) | kr20 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (kr2.47) | kr10 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Yakutsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Yakutsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 53,548 (kr4,276) | kr12,078 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 35,489 (kr2,834) | kr10,088 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,848 (kr707) | kr797 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 72,855 (kr5,818) | kr8,998 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,199 (kr2,651) | kr6,853 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,413 (kr432) | kr621 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,069 (kr85) | kr164 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 38,301 (kr3,058) | kr2,390 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,491 (kr518) | kr488 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 526 (kr42) | kr43 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,404 (kr112) | kr230 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Yakutsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,111 (kr568) | kr622 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,246 (kr259) | kr294 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,921 (kr553) | kr789 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,509 (kr440) | kr1,009 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 80% | |||
Transportation in Yakutsk (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Yakutsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 727,148 (kr58,064) | kr314,482 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (kr4.17) | kr15 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,093 (kr87) | kr467 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,084 (kr87) | kr408 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Yakutsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Yakutsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 435 (kr35) | kr37 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 531 (kr42) | kr82 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,142 (kr91) | kr500 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 309 (kr25) | kr37 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (kr21) | kr31 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 286 (kr23) | kr18 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 132 (kr11) | kr12 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 146 (kr12) | kr17 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 428 (kr34) | kr202 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Yakutsk (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Yakutsk | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,765 (kr141) | kr297 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 634 (kr51) | kr209 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,681 (kr613) | kr455 | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,510 (kr360) | kr541 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (kr31) | kr77 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 190 (kr15) | kr49 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 291 (kr23) | kr42 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,940 (kr4,068) | kr3,632 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.67 (kr0.45) | kr0.88 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 6,021 (kr481) | kr211 | + 128% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (kr13) | kr54 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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