- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Perm
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Perm, Russia compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Currency:
Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Perm (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 266 ($4.34) | $10 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 196 ($3.20) | $7 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 118 ($1.93) | $3.25 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 ($0.69) | $0.72 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 67 ($1.10) | $2.60 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 97 ($1.58) | $2.49 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 266 ($4.34) | $4.93 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 77 ($1.26) | $3.00 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 ($0.51) | $1.22 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 51 ($0.84) | $1.75 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 417 ($7) | $8 | - 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 ($1.10) | $1.82 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 ($0.39) | $1.81 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Perm (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,377 ($594) | $1,164 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 26,888 ($439) | $992 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,050 ($82) | $138 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 27,215 ($444) | $806 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,154 ($264) | $650 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,798 ($46) | $117 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 534 ($9) | $36 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 23,861 ($390) | $434 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,276 ($70) | $134 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 302 ($4.93) | $8 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 242 ($3.95) | $18 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Perm (Russia) is 0% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,502 ($57) | $40 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,598 ($42) | $44 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,056 ($66) | $68 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,720 ($77) | $93 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Perm (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 919,581 ($15,017) | $20,708 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 ($0.57) | $0.59 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 989 ($16) | $28 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 326 ($5.32) | $16 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Perm (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 337 ($5.51) | $5.08 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 400 ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 750 ($12) | $87 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 139 ($2.27) | $6 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 120 ($1.96) | $3.78 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 132 ($2.15) | $4.71 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 58 ($0.94) | $2.34 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 83 ($1.36) | $1.95 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 398 ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Perm (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 983 ($16) | $37 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 536 ($9) | $22 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,598 ($42) | $114 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,855 ($30) | $40 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 280 ($4.57) | $9 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 126 ($2.06) | $3.97 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 154 ($2.51) | $4.00 | - 37% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 34,495 ($563) | $435 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.78 ($0.03) | $0.10 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,429 ($40) | $35 | + 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 83 ($1.36) | $7 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Perm (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $1,810
(руб 110,870)
in Perm.
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