Cost of living in Bratsk, Russia compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Bratsk (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 250 ($4.07) | $10 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 350 ($5.70) | $7 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 60 ($0.98) | $3.25 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 ($0.81) | $0.72 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 60 ($0.98) | $2.60 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 200 ($3.26) | $2.49 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 150 ($2.44) | $4.93 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 75 ($1.22) | $3.00 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 100 ($1.63) | $1.22 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 ($0.78) | $1.75 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 350 ($5.70) | $8 | - 29% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 85 ($1.38) | $1.82 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 25 ($0.41) | $1.81 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Bratsk (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 ($326) | $1,164 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 ($65) | $138 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 1,700 ($28) | $36 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 30,000 ($489) | $434 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 ($81) | $134 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 45 ($0.73) | $8 | - 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 ($4.89) | $18 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Bratsk (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,000 ($33) | $40 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,200 ($20) | $44 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 1,500 ($24) | $68 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,500 ($57) | $93 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Bratsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.59 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 750 ($12) | $28 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Bratsk (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 180 ($2.93) | $5.08 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $87 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 170 ($2.77) | $6 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 90 ($1.47) | $3.78 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 100 ($1.63) | $4.71 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 60 ($0.98) | $2.34 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 49 ($0.80) | $1.95 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 ($4.89) | $16 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Bratsk (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 750 ($12) | $37 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 400 ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,000 ($16) | $114 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $40 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 ($4.89) | $9 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 150 ($2.44) | $3.97 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 100 ($1.63) | $4.00 | - 59% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 ($0.05) | $0.10 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,000 ($33) | $35 | - 7% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 100 ($1.63) | $7 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bratsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,278
(руб 139,830)
in Bratsk.
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