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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia compared to Alchevs'k, Ukraine
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 261 (110₴) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 184 (77₴) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 78 (33₴) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 (21₴) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | руб 62 (26₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 90 (38₴) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 188 (79₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (25₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (15₴) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (16₴) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 374 (157₴) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 (28₴) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (8₴) | - | - | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 32,784 (13,784₴) | 1,644₴ | + 738% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,084 (8,444₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,280 (1,800₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,864 (8,352₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,592 (5,715₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,722 (1,144₴) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 452 (190₴) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 20,091 (8,447₴) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,125 (1,314₴) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 454 (191₴) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 517 (217₴) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,902 (1,220₴) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,040 (858₴) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,516 (1,478₴) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,366 (1,835₴) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 819,419 (344,525₴) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (13₴) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 812 (341₴) | 100₴ | + 241% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 565 (237₴) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (129₴) | 30₴ | + 329% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 363 (153₴) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 765 (322₴) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 135 (57₴) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 124 (52₴) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (80₴) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 49 (20₴) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (36₴) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (109₴) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,086 (456₴) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 509 (214₴) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,391 (1,426₴) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,644 (1,112₴) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 206 (87₴) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 99 (42₴) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 130 (55₴) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,000 (13,454₴) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.43 (0.60₴) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,217 (932₴) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 75 (31₴) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 5,287₴
(руб 12,575)
in Chelyabinsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,600₴
in Alchevs'k.
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