- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Iran
- Petrozavodsk
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petrozavodsk, Russia compared to Abadan, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 250 (﷼ 142,397) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 178 (﷼ 101,593) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 100 (﷼ 56,959) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 36 (﷼ 20,427) | ﷼ 23,333 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 62 (﷼ 35,336) | ﷼ 41,333 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 57 (﷼ 32,466) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 212 (﷼ 120,480) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 55 (﷼ 31,327) | ﷼ 35,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (﷼ 21,217) | ﷼ 31,667 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 35 (﷼ 19,936) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 350 (﷼ 199,356) | ﷼ 834,672 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 60 (﷼ 34,175) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (﷼ 17,088) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (﷼ 17,087,628) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (﷼ 3,987,113) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,500 (﷼ 4,271,907) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 19% | |
| 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 (﷼ 3,987,113) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 500 (﷼ 284,794) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 425 (﷼ 242,075) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 35,000 (﷼ 19,935,565) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 41% | |
| 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 | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 1,500 (﷼ 854,381) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,000 (﷼ 1,708,763) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (﷼ 2,847,938) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (﷼ 2,847,938) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,150,000 (﷼ 655,025,721) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 (﷼ 15,948) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 750 (﷼ 427,191) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 1,200 (﷼ 683,505) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 854% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 110,000 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 375 (﷼ 213,595) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 100 (﷼ 56,959) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 98 (﷼ 55,820) | ﷼ 91,667 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 177,155 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (﷼ 29,049) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (﷼ 45,567) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (﷼ 170,876) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 650 (﷼ 370,232) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 473 (﷼ 269,695) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,000 (﷼ 1,139,175) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,200 (﷼ 683,505) | ﷼ 717,668 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (﷼ 113,918) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 82 (﷼ 46,456) | ﷼ 56,667 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 93 (﷼ 53,161) | ﷼ 38,333 | + 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,000 (﷼ 3,417,526) | ﷼ 8,166,670 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (﷼ 1,709) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,200 (﷼ 683,505) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 65 (﷼ 37,023) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petrozavodsk (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 39,062,500
in Abadan
you would need to make just about ﷼ 32,681,731
(руб 57,378)
in Petrozavodsk.
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