- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Iran
- Nizhniy Novgorod
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 298 (﷼ 202,875) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 243 (﷼ 165,242) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 108 (﷼ 73,563) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (﷼ 39,814) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 78 (﷼ 53,322) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (﷼ 88,904) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 196% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 257 (﷼ 175,385) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 100 (﷼ 68,055) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 (﷼ 21,533) | ﷼ 31,667 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (﷼ 35,862) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 581 (﷼ 396,137) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 87 (﷼ 59,299) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (﷼ 17,837) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 21% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,570 (﷼ 25,596,516) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 24,441 (﷼ 16,651,681) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,100 (﷼ 3,474,376) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,144 (﷼ 15,767,901) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,584 (﷼ 11,298,788) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,001 (﷼ 2,044,788) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 104% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 386 (﷼ 263,015) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 28,117 (﷼ 19,156,134) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,412 (﷼ 3,006,093) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 395 (﷼ 268,896) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 296 (﷼ 201,963) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 31% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,091 (﷼ 4,149,993) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,345 (﷼ 1,597,590) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,669 (﷼ 2,499,943) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,515 (﷼ 3,757,647) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 56% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,158,010 (﷼ 788,950,314) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 37 (﷼ 25,406) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 159% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 834 (﷼ 568,514) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 305 (﷼ 208,006) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 2% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 293 (﷼ 199,911) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 179% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 347 (﷼ 236,371) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 115% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 688 (﷼ 469,049) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 205% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 196 (﷼ 133,356) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 144 (﷼ 98,086) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 164 (﷼ 111,567) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 56 (﷼ 37,955) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 72 (﷼ 48,950) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 412 (﷼ 280,727) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 87% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 52% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 978 (﷼ 665,975) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 605 (﷼ 412,290) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 217% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,741 (﷼ 1,186,372) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 174% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,814 (﷼ 1,917,467) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 323 (﷼ 220,323) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 160 (﷼ 109,000) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 134 (﷼ 91,231) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 36,536 (﷼ 24,892,121) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.67 (﷼ 1,135) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,044 (﷼ 1,392,397) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 114% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 92 (﷼ 62,421) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 72,920,529
(руб 107,032)
in Nizhniy Novgorod
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 67,800,000
in Abadan.
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