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Cost of living in Ivanovo, Russia compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Ivanovo (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 338 (€4.49) | €11 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 207 (€2.75) | €5.61 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 90 (€1.20) | €2.94 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 (€0.66) | €0.97 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 85 (€1.12) | €2.13 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 133 (€1.76) | €1.37 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 150 (€1.99) | €5.00 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 80 (€1.06) | €1.75 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (€0.60) | €1.24 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (€0.57) | €0.63 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 667 (€9) | €4.94 | + 79% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 (€0.89) | €1.39 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (€0.37) | €0.53 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Ivanovo (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,333 (€310) | €678 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 13,750 (€183) | €439 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,583 (€48) | €89 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (€199) | €463 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 9,000 (€120) | €325 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,250 (€43) | €66 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 817 (€11) | €27 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 22,667 (€301) | €414 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,500 (€47) | €73 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 235 (€3.12) | €8 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 (€3.99) | €10 | - 59% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Ivanovo (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,333 (€44) | €79 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,333 (€44) | €25 | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,167 (€69) | €65 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,333 (€71) | €73 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Ivanovo (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 612,500 (€8,145) | €19,000 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 31 (€0.41) | €1.27 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 700 (€9) | €29 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Ivanovo (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 483 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 250 (€3.32) | €12 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 900 (€12) | €54 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 130 (€1.73) | €4.63 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 103 (€1.37) | €2.78 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 116 (€1.54) | €2.97 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 48 (€0.64) | €1.37 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 50 (€0.66) | €2.01 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 230 (€3.06) | €11 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Ivanovo (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 700 (€9) | €25 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 410 (€5.45) | €12 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,175 (€42) | €44 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,833 (€38) | €46 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (€2.66) | €7 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 90 (€1.20) | €2.10 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 80 (€1.06) | €4.64 | - 77% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.50 (€0.02) | €0.17 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,150 (€29) | €29 | - 1% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 69 (€0.91) | €4.42 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ivanovo (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Almería
you would need to make just about €951
(руб 71,534)
in Ivanovo.
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