- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia compared to Abadan, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 293 (﷼ 162,661) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 224 (﷼ 124,138) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 125 (﷼ 69,402) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (﷼ 32,139) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (﷼ 48,394) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 128 (﷼ 71,074) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 264 (﷼ 146,608) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 88 (﷼ 48,852) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 26 (﷼ 14,510) | ﷼ 31,667 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 52 (﷼ 28,577) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 511 (﷼ 283,482) | ﷼ 834,672 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 80 (﷼ 44,567) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (﷼ 15,454) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,638 (﷼ 20,321,514) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 25,196 (﷼ 13,975,225) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,882 (﷼ 2,707,653) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,144 (﷼ 12,836,956) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,584 (﷼ 9,198,564) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,001 (﷼ 1,664,701) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 382 (﷼ 211,970) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 28,117 (﷼ 15,595,382) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,412 (﷼ 2,447,319) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 395 (﷼ 218,914) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 349 (﷼ 193,655) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,506 (﷼ 3,053,715) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,357 (﷼ 1,307,196) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,555 (﷼ 1,971,965) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,523 (﷼ 3,063,561) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,158,010 (﷼ 642,299,823) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 37 (﷼ 20,267) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 834 (﷼ 462,838) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 303 (﷼ 167,995) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 220 (﷼ 122,272) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 347 (﷼ 192,434) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 733 (﷼ 406,836) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 195 (﷼ 107,910) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 123 (﷼ 68,431) | ﷼ 91,667 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 164 (﷼ 90,829) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 49 (﷼ 26,993) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 72 (﷼ 39,929) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 412 (﷼ 228,545) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 978 (﷼ 542,183) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 605 (﷼ 335,653) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,741 (﷼ 965,849) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,814 (﷼ 1,561,047) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 323 (﷼ 179,369) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 160 (﷼ 88,739) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 134 (﷼ 74,273) | ﷼ 38,333 | + 94% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,700 (﷼ 4,825,660) | ﷼ 8,166,670 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.95 (﷼ 1,082) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,044 (﷼ 1,133,577) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 92 (﷼ 50,818) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 71,400,000
in Abadan
you would need to make just about ﷼ 61,385,044
(руб 110,672)
in Nizhniy Novgorod.
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