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

Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 250 (﷼ 169,565) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 178 (﷼ 120,976) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 100 (﷼ 67,826) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 36 (﷼ 24,324) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (﷼ 44,356) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 57 (﷼ 38,661) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 247 (﷼ 167,299) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 55 (﷼ 37,304) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (﷼ 25,265) | ﷼ 31,667 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 35 (﷼ 23,739) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 350 (﷼ 237,390) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 60 (﷼ 40,696) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (﷼ 14,243) | ﷼ 14,719 | - 3% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (﷼ 20,347,753) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (﷼ 4,747,809) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,500 (﷼ 5,086,938) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (﷼ 4,747,809) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 500 (﷼ 339,129) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 425 (﷼ 288,260) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 35,000 (﷼ 23,739,045) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 150,000 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 154,583 | - | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 1,500 (﷼ 1,017,388) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,250 (﷼ 1,526,081) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (﷼ 3,391,292) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (﷼ 3,391,292) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 66% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,150,000 (﷼ 779,997,190) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 (﷼ 18,991) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,175 (﷼ 796,954) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 181% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 1,200 (﷼ 813,910) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 1036% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 110,000 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 375 (﷼ 254,347) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 100 (﷼ 67,826) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 98 (﷼ 66,469) | ﷼ 91,667 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 177,155 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (﷼ 34,591) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (﷼ 54,261) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (﷼ 203,478) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 36% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 967 (﷼ 655,650) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 490 (﷼ 332,347) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,000 (﷼ 1,356,517) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 213% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,200 (﷼ 813,910) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 247 (﷼ 167,304) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 82 (﷼ 55,319) | ﷼ 56,667 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 93 (﷼ 63,304) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (﷼ 2,035) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 103% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,200 (﷼ 813,910) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 65 (﷼ 44,087) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on October 13, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is about the same as in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 63,857,708
(руб 94,150)
in Petrozavodsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 62,700,000
in Abadan.
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