- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Japan
- Magnitogorsk
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Magnitogorsk, Russia vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (¥854) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (¥513) | ¥1,200 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 50 (¥85) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (¥68) | ¥168 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 55 (¥94) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (¥103) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 115 (¥196) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (¥103) | ¥600 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (¥26) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (¥51) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 400 (¥683) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 120 (¥205) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (¥34) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (¥51,251) | ¥82,500 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (¥17,084) | ¥85,000 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (¥6,833) | ¥15,000 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (¥34,167) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (¥11,958) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (¥5,125) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (¥1,025) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (¥6,833) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,000 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,000 (¥3,417) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (¥5,125) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (¥6,833) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 825,000 (¥1,409,392) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (¥50) | ¥158 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 950 (¥1,623) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 600 (¥1,025) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (¥171) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (¥77) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (¥171) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (¥256) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (¥1,708) | ¥5,000 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (¥769) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,000 (¥6,833) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (¥8,542) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (¥513) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 50 (¥85) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 125 (¥214) | ¥550 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,000 (¥6,833) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (¥205) | ¥463 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥270,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥216,075
(руб 126,481)
in Magnitogorsk.
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