- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Penza
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Penza, Russia compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Penza (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 232 ($4.04) | $14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 92 ($1.60) | $3.62 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 38 ($0.66) | $0.87 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 58 ($1.01) | $2.34 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 93 ($1.63) | $4.92 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.56 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 ($1.04) | $2.71 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 ($0.58) | $1.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 45 ($0.78) | $2.02 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 411 ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.80 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.28 | - | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Penza (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 17,605 ($306) | $1,514 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,018 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $122 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 9,939 ($173) | $877 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $649 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $123 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $42 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $358 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $126 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Penza (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,474 ($60) | $46 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $38 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,625 ($46) | $83 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $76 | - | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Penza (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,085 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 33 ($0.57) | $0.63 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 700 ($12) | $62 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Penza (Russia) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.09 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.63 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Penza (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $44 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $76 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.14 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.84 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $502 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 ($2.09) | $10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 237 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Penza (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,400
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,625
(руб 150,907)
in Penza.
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