Cost of living in Orenburg (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Orenburg (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 329 (¥541) | ¥2,704 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 254 (¥417) | ¥901 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 115 (¥190) | ¥1,292 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 46 (¥75) | ¥186 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 76 (¥125) | ¥264 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 124 (¥204) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 221 (¥364) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (¥143) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (¥62) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (¥100) | ¥300 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 420 (¥691) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 124 (¥205) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (¥40) | - | - | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Orenburg (Russia) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 26,097 (¥42,929) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,754 (¥34,140) | ¥85,000 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,899 (¥16,283) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 18,608 (¥30,609) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 12,712 (¥20,910) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,592 (¥10,844) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 384 (¥631) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,162 (¥36,456) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,137 (¥10,094) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 277 (¥455) | ¥750 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 458 (¥753) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Orenburg (Russia) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,976 (¥6,540) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,258 (¥3,714) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,299 (¥7,071) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,964 (¥9,811) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Orenburg (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,064,270 (¥1,750,688) | ¥2,515,220 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 37 (¥61) | ¥161 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,114 (¥1,832) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 326 (¥536) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Orenburg (Russia) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 364 (¥599) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 293 (¥481) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 600 (¥987) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 180 (¥296) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 163 (¥268) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (¥247) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 58 (¥95) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 123 (¥202) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 384 (¥631) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Orenburg (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,018 (¥1,675) | ¥5,000 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (¥740) | ¥4,000 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,443 (¥5,664) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,120 (¥5,132) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 210 (¥346) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 122 (¥201) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 178 (¥293) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (¥5) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,381 (¥3,917) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 110 (¥182) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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