- Cost of Living
- Russia
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- Magnitogorsk
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Magnitogorsk, Russia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (¥879) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (¥527) | ¥1,200 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 50 (¥88) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (¥70) | ¥168 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 55 (¥96) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (¥105) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 115 (¥202) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (¥105) | ¥600 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (¥26) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (¥53) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 400 (¥703) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 120 (¥211) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (¥35) | - | - | |
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 (¥52,720) | ¥82,500 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (¥17,573) | ¥85,000 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (¥7,029) | ¥15,000 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (¥35,146) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (¥12,301) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (¥5,272) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (¥1,054) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (¥7,029) | - | - | |
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 (¥3,515) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (¥5,272) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (¥7,029) | - | - | |
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 (¥1,449,788) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (¥51) | ¥158 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 950 (¥1,669) | - | - | |
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 (¥1,054) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (¥176) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (¥79) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (¥176) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (¥264) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (¥1,757) | ¥5,000 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (¥791) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,000 (¥7,029) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (¥8,787) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (¥527) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 50 (¥88) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 125 (¥220) | ¥550 | - 60% | |
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 (¥7,029) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (¥211) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 19% 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 ¥218,075
(руб 124,095)
in Magnitogorsk.
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