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Cost of living in Makhachkala, Russia vs Akola, India
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Makhachkala (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 450 (₨489) | ₨500 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 275 (₨299) | ₨375 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 77 (₨83) | ₨200 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 68 (₨73) | ₨44 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 53 (₨57) | ₨50 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (₨65) | ₨33 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 184 (₨200) | ₨90 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 56 (₨61) | ₨99 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (₨38) | ₨43 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 (₨54) | ₨165 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 256 (₨278) | ₨300 | - 7% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 72 (₨78) | ₨143 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18 (₨20) | ₨38 | - 47% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Makhachkala (Russia) is 2% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,754 (₨27,963) | ₨25,413 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 19,000 (₨20,630) | ₨17,667 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 1,300 (₨1,412) | ₨6,525 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 18,319 (₨19,891) | ₨15,137 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,500 (₨14,658) | ₨10,000 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 1,650 (₨1,792) | ₨1,000 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 21,000 (₨22,801) | ₨25,500 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (₨4,343) | ₨6,000 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (₨543) | ₨900 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Makhachkala (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,840 (₨3,084) | ₨2,000 | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 7,000 (₨7,600) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (₨5,429) | ₨4,000 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,500 (₨8,143) | ₨4,000 | + 104% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Makhachkala (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,081,370 (₨1,174,130) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 37 (₨40) | ₨74 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 500 (₨543) | ₨2,750 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Makhachkala (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨400 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨80 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 120 (₨130) | ₨160 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 60 (₨65) | ₨60 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 120 (₨130) | ₨20 | + 551% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (₨326) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Makhachkala (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (₨1,086) | ₨385 | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 283 (₨308) | ₨293 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,000 (₨1,086) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,250 (₨2,443) | ₨500 | + 389% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 250 (₨271) | ₨245 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 85 (₨92) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 50 (₨54) | ₨1,000 | - 95% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.00 (₨1.09) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,233 (₨1,339) | ₨1,000 | + 34% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 60 (₨65) | ₨120 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨75,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨60,057
(руб 55,312)
in Makhachkala.
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