- Cost of Living
- Russia
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- Yakutsk
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yakutsk, Russia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Yakutsk (Russia) is 51% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 350 (₨378) | ₨349 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 400 (₨433) | ₨315 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 159 (₨172) | ₨94 | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 81 (₨88) | ₨41 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 126 (₨136) | ₨52 | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 185 (₨200) | ₨41 | + 385% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 308 (₨333) | ₨228 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 172 (₨186) | ₨87 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 66 (₨72) | ₨35 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (₨77) | ₨119 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 734 (₨794) | ₨809 | - 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 122 (₨132) | ₨65 | + 103% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (₨31) | ₨25 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 65% | |||
Housing in Yakutsk (Russia) is 65% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 46,185 (₨49,928) | ₨33,553 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 36,382 (₨39,331) | ₨7,500 | + 424% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,889 (₨8,528) | ₨4,669 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,193 (₨36,964) | ₨21,203 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,516 (₨29,746) | ₨25,000 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,934 (₨5,333) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 1,279 (₨1,383) | ₨1,269 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 39,130 (₨42,301) | ₨41,000 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,859 (₨6,334) | ₨8,000 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 458 (₨495) | ₨200 | + 147% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,594 (₨1,723) | ₨500 | + 245% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Yakutsk (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,667 (₨5,045) | ₨2,480 | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 4,165 (₨4,502) | ₨2,891 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,074 (₨5,486) | ₨5,358 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,833 (₨5,225) | ₨4,949 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Yakutsk (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 733,358 (₨792,794) | ₨605,082 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (₨51) | ₨91 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 835 (₨903) | ₨1,790 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 873 (₨944) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Yakutsk (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 471 (₨509) | ₨545 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 383 (₨414) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (₨1,023) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 352 (₨380) | ₨248 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (₨280) | ₨206 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 247 (₨267) | ₨200 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 118 (₨128) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 127 (₨137) | ₨73 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 475 (₨513) | ₨154 | + 232% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Yakutsk (Russia) is 55% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,728 (₨1,868) | ₨1,355 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 611 (₨660) | ₨471 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,277 (₨1,380) | ₨656 | + 110% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,437 (₨3,716) | ₨2,179 | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 342 (₨369) | ₨328 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (₨196) | ₨205 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (₨209) | ₨153 | + 37% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 49,968 (₨54,018) | ₨35,850 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.12 (₨4.45) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,136 (₨5,552) | ₨1,719 | + 223% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (₨130) | ₨252 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yakutsk (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨120,192
(руб 111,181)
in Yakutsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨91,000
in Amritsar.
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