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Cost of living in Volgograd, Russia compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 438 (€5.78) | €11 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 275 (€3.63) | €6 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 102 (€1.35) | €3.38 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 44 (€0.58) | €2.61 | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 58 (€0.77) | €1.93 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 56 (€0.74) | €1.63 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 199 (€2.62) | €5.67 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 62 (€0.82) | €1.68 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (€0.53) | €1.38 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (€0.56) | €1.05 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 458 (€6) | €3.38 | + 79% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 66 (€0.87) | €1.33 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (€0.32) | €0.50 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,614 (€325) | €600 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 26,127 (€345) | €450 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,555 (€60) | €90 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,500 (€284) | €388 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,933 (€210) | €333 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,309 (€30) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 428 (€5.64) | €30 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 26,750 (€353) | €392 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,869 (€64) | €55 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 250 (€3.30) | €7 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 717 (€9) | €9 | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,310 (€57) | €75 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,121 (€28) | €23 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,546 (€60) | €65 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,699 (€88) | €65 | + 36% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 746,667 (€9,854) | €22,500 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (€0.43) | €1.20 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 809 (€11) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 662 (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 191 (€2.52) | €6 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 744 (€10) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 90 (€1.19) | €4.50 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 112 (€1.48) | €2.50 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 122 (€1.61) | €3.75 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 43 (€0.57) | €1.20 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (€1.34) | €1.50 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 286 (€3.77) | €9 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 904 (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 437 (€5.77) | €14 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,300 (€17) | €54 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,615 (€35) | €32 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 125 (€1.65) | €5.00 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 97 (€1.29) | €1.63 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 112 (€1.48) | €3.32 | - 55% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.66 (€0.04) | €0.21 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,683 (€22) | €58 | - 61% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 66 (€0.87) | €4.30 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Volgograd (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,224
(руб 92,762)
in Volgograd.
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