- Cost of Living
- Russia
- India
- Kostroma
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kostroma, Russia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kostroma (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 334 (₨361) | ₨349 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 209 (₨225) | ₨315 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 104 (₨112) | ₨94 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (₨65) | ₨41 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 68 (₨74) | ₨52 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 52 (₨57) | ₨41 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 689 (₨745) | ₨228 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 76 (₨82) | ₨87 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 26 (₨28) | ₨35 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 46 (₨49) | ₨119 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 300 (₨324) | ₨809 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 79 (₨86) | ₨65 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 16 (₨18) | ₨25 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Kostroma (Russia) is 2% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 28,622 (₨30,941) | ₨33,553 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,000 (₨30,269) | ₨7,500 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 12,208 (₨13,197) | ₨4,669 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (₨21,621) | ₨21,203 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,000 (₨16,216) | ₨25,000 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 12,000 (₨12,973) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (₨484) | ₨1,269 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 33,892 (₨36,638) | ₨41,000 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,500 (₨4,865) | ₨8,000 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 170 (₨184) | ₨200 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨500 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Kostroma (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 1,287 (₨1,392) | ₨2,480 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,000 (₨1,081) | ₨2,891 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 1,220 (₨1,318) | ₨5,358 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 1,500 (₨1,622) | ₨4,949 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kostroma (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,058,700 (₨1,144,503) | ₨605,082 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 33 (₨36) | ₨91 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 835 (₨903) | ₨1,790 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kostroma (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 92 (₨99) | ₨545 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 50 (₨54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 (₨541) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 39 (₨42) | ₨248 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 123 (₨133) | ₨206 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 122 (₨132) | ₨200 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (₨70) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 60 (₨64) | ₨73 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 156 (₨169) | ₨154 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kostroma (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 388 (₨419) | ₨1,355 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 430 (₨465) | ₨471 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 486 (₨525) | ₨656 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (₨3,243) | ₨2,179 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 60 (₨65) | ₨205 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 125 (₨135) | ₨153 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.00 (₨1.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,779 (₨1,923) | ₨1,719 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 95 (₨103) | ₨252 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kostroma (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨109,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨93,026
(руб 86,052)
in Kostroma.
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