- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Taganrog
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taganrog, Russia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taganrog (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 166 ($2.89) | $12 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 138 ($2.39) | $6 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 97 ($1.69) | $4.43 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 41 ($0.71) | $0.81 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 62 ($1.08) | $2.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 93 ($1.61) | $3.41 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 192 ($3.34) | $5.82 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 58 ($1.01) | $2.99 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 29 ($0.51) | $1.37 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 46 ($0.80) | $2.58 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 337 ($5.86) | $14 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 59 ($1.02) | $1.83 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 13 ($0.22) | $1.76 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Taganrog (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 22,411 ($390) | $1,248 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,991 ($191) | $819 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,618 ($63) | $157 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 13,937 ($242) | $885 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,500 ($43) | $99 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 532 ($9) | $33 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,400 ($390) | $347 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,363 ($59) | $83 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 50 ($0.87) | $8 | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 255 ($4.44) | $15 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Taganrog (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,795 ($49) | $38 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,033 ($18) | $36 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,370 ($59) | $68 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,707 ($82) | $94 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Taganrog (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 973,857 ($16,942) | $22,686 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 ($0.60) | $0.56 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 450 ($8) | $42 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Taganrog (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 269 ($4.67) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $65 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 234 ($4.07) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 194 ($3.38) | $3.01 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 241 ($4.19) | $4.51 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 35 ($0.62) | $3.23 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 79 ($1.37) | $1.74 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 189 ($3.28) | $15 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Taganrog (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 901 ($16) | $30 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 365 ($6) | $20 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 833 ($14) | $138 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,031 ($35) | $64 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 349 ($6) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 94 ($1.64) | $4.10 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 131 ($2.27) | $4.89 | - 54% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $482 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,413 ($25) | $45 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 60 ($1.04) | $5.92 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taganrog (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,749
(руб 100,559)
in Taganrog.
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