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- Novosibirsk
- Allahabad
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Cost of living in Novosibirsk, Russia compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 331 (₨355) | ₨261 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 254 (₨272) | ₨296 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (₨143) | ₨113 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (₨63) | ₨44 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 76 (₨81) | ₨118 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 126 (₨135) | ₨27 | + 401% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 285 (₨306) | ₨271 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (₨115) | ₨102 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 (₨34) | ₨20 | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 56 (₨60) | ₨92 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 634 (₨679) | ₨885 | - 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 82 (₨87) | ₨60 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (₨41) | ₨28 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,333 (₨41,096) | ₨21,558 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 29,871 (₨32,023) | ₨16,882 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,132 (₨4,429) | ₨3,586 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,035 (₨31,127) | ₨13,943 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 18,148 (₨19,456) | ₨11,333 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,613 (₨2,801) | ₨2,000 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 413 (₨443) | ₨1,415 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 24,654 (₨26,431) | ₨32,610 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,191 (₨4,493) | ₨10,757 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 342 (₨367) | ₨277 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 454 (₨487) | ₨888 | - 45% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 74% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,411 (₨5,801) | ₨1,805 | + 221% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,378 (₨2,550) | ₨1,948 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,008 (₨5,369) | ₨2,695 | + 99% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,228 (₨6,677) | ₨2,495 | + 168% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,066,260 (₨1,143,093) | ₨989,189 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 38 (₨40) | ₨54 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,034 (₨1,108) | ₨3,050 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 420 (₨450) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 351 (₨377) | ₨500 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 343 (₨367) | ₨80 | + 359% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,486 (₨1,593) | ₨500 | + 219% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 181 (₨194) | ₨200 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 150 (₨160) | ₨438 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 178 (₨191) | ₨164 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (₨68) | ₨100 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 114 (₨122) | ₨47 | + 157% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 458 (₨491) | ₨134 | + 268% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,234 (₨1,323) | ₨826 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 (₨613) | ₨381 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,088 (₨2,238) | ₨682 | + 228% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,385 (₨3,629) | ₨3,993 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 330 (₨353) | ₨100 | + 253% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 183 (₨196) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (₨235) | ₨100 | + 135% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 36,394 (₨39,016) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,807 (₨1,937) | ₨1,000 | + 94% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 104 (₨112) | ₨120 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Novosibirsk (Russia) is about the same as in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨59,897
(руб 55,871)
in Novosibirsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Allahabad.
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