- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Yoshkar-Ola
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 130 ($2.19) | $12 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $7 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.77 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.76 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.19 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.35 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.99 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.37 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.47 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 230 ($3.88) | $14 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.94 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 14 ($0.24) | $1.74 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 18,000 ($303) | $1,352 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $811 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $155 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $857 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $553 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 550 ($9) | $35 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $360 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $88 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $41 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $32 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $69 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 ($67) | $89 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 815,000 ($13,736) | $23,333 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.56 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 600 ($10) | $43 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 ($8) | $72 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.96 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.51 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.04 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.90 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 ($8) | $21 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $143 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.92 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $138 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 54 ($0.91) | $6 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 34% 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 $2,506
(руб 148,699)
in Yoshkar-Ola.
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