Cost of living in Nal'chik, Russia compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nal'chik (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $10 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $7 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.24 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 ($0.71) | $0.71 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 60 ($1.06) | $2.60 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 ($1.06) | $2.71 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 150 ($2.64) | $5.38 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 30 ($0.53) | $3.27 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 ($0.71) | $1.23 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.97 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 8 ($0.14) | $1.84 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Nal'chik (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,000 ($441) | $1,164 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,000 ($317) | $992 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,500 ($62) | $145 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 ($264) | $806 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 ($176) | $650 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,000 ($35) | $112 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 500 ($9) | $36 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,000 ($441) | $429 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $139 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 100 ($1.76) | $14 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nal'chik (Russia) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $68 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $93 | - | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Nal'chik (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,000,000 ($17,630) | $20,708 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 ($0.56) | $0.54 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 300 ($5.29) | $28 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Nal'chik (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.51 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.76 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.12 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 30 ($0.53) | $4.76 | - 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.91 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Nal'chik (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 800 ($14) | $41 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 ($12) | $22 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $111 | - | |
| 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 | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.97 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.00 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $127 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 431 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nal'chik (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $1,388
(руб 78,739)
in Nal'chik.
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