- Cost of Living
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- Rostov-on-Don
- Allahabad
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Cost of living in Rostov-on-Don, Russia compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 270 (₨292) | ₨261 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 261 (₨282) | ₨296 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 114 (₨123) | ₨113 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 59 (₨64) | ₨44 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 72 (₨77) | ₨118 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 109 (₨118) | ₨27 | + 338% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (₨335) | ₨271 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (₨84) | ₨102 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (₨33) | ₨20 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (₨71) | ₨92 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 477 (₨515) | ₨885 | - 42% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (₨102) | ₨60 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (₨26) | ₨28 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,352 (₨37,136) | ₨21,558 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 25,896 (₨27,994) | ₨16,882 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,508 (₨4,874) | ₨3,586 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,431 (₨26,410) | ₨13,943 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,559 (₨16,820) | ₨11,333 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,548 (₨3,835) | ₨2,000 | + 92% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (₨519) | ₨1,415 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 29,721 (₨32,129) | ₨32,610 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,124 (₨5,539) | ₨10,757 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 347 (₨375) | ₨277 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (₨433) | ₨888 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 87% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,861 (₨6,336) | ₨1,805 | + 251% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,736 (₨2,958) | ₨1,948 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,812 (₨5,202) | ₨2,695 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,811 (₨5,201) | ₨2,495 | + 108% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 998,661 (₨1,079,598) | ₨989,189 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 38 (₨41) | ₨54 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 824 (₨891) | ₨3,050 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 400 (₨432) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 269 (₨291) | ₨500 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (₨545) | ₨80 | + 581% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 949 (₨1,026) | ₨500 | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 231 (₨250) | ₨200 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 143 (₨155) | ₨438 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 186 (₨201) | ₨164 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 57 (₨61) | ₨100 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 87 (₨94) | ₨47 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 367 (₨397) | ₨134 | + 197% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,232 (₨1,332) | ₨826 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 545 (₨589) | ₨381 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,403 (₨3,679) | ₨682 | + 439% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,581 (₨2,790) | ₨3,993 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 356 (₨384) | ₨100 | + 284% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 112 (₨121) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 128 (₨138) | ₨100 | + 38% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,000 (₨34,593) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,410 (₨2,605) | ₨1,000 | + 160% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 86 (₨93) | ₨120 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨59,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨56,487
(руб 52,252)
in Rostov-on-Don.
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