- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Taganrog
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taganrog, Russia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Taganrog (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 170 ($2.77) | $13 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 137 ($2.23) | $7 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 110 ($1.79) | $4.41 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 ($0.65) | $0.85 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 71 ($1.16) | $2.58 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 82 ($1.34) | $3.45 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 192 ($3.12) | $5.74 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 58 ($0.95) | $3.12 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 ($0.56) | $1.64 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 46 ($0.75) | $2.75 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 333 ($5.43) | $13 | - 58% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 58 ($0.94) | $1.83 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 ($0.33) | $1.55 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Taganrog (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,574 ($335) | $1,022 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 17,000 ($277) | $769 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,618 ($59) | $158 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 13,937 ($227) | $885 | - 74% | |
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 ($41) | $99 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 532 ($9) | $32 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 22,400 ($365) | $356 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,750 ($94) | $85 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 50 ($0.81) | $8 | - 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 255 ($4.16) | $15 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 106% | |||
Clothes in Taganrog (Russia) is 106% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,148 ($84) | $38 | + 121% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 4,245 ($69) | $36 | + 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 17,297 ($282) | $70 | + 304% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 ($65) | $95 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Taganrog (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 973,857 ($15,857) | $22,205 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 ($0.56) | $0.61 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 450 ($7) | $43 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Taganrog (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 269 ($4.37) | $6 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 234 ($3.81) | $7 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 194 ($3.16) | $3.06 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 241 ($3.92) | $4.18 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 35 ($0.58) | $3.23 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 79 ($1.29) | $1.43 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 189 ($3.07) | $16 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Taganrog (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 901 ($15) | $32 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 365 ($5.94) | $19 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 833 ($14) | $139 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,031 ($33) | $66 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 349 ($5.68) | $7 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 94 ($1.54) | $4.41 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 131 ($2.13) | $5.01 | - 58% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,413 ($23) | $46 | - 50% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 60 ($0.98) | $6 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taganrog (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,669
(руб 102,503)
in Taganrog.
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