- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Spain
- Yoshkar-Ola
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 130 (€1.90) | €8 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €7 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €2.90 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.88 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €1.43 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.80 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.60 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €0.87 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.64 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 230 (€3.37) | €3.00 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.64 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 14 (€0.21) | €0.87 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 18,000 (€264) | €700 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €475 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €85 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €310 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €110 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 550 (€8) | €37 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €360 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €86 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.45 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 3% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €92 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (€59) | €84 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 815,000 (€11,937) | €17,500 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.20 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 600 (€9) | €32 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.41 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 (€7) | €40 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.07 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.52 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.77 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €13 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (€7) | €16 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €30 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.58 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.74 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €509 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,000 (€15) | €41 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 54 (€0.79) | €5.00 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,300
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,666
(руб 113,754)
in Yoshkar-Ola.
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