- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Vladivostok, Russia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Vladivostok (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 397 (€5.27) | €15 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 312 (€4.15) | €8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 121 (€1.60) | €3.34 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (€1.12) | €1.08 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 120 (€1.59) | €1.89 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 125 (€1.66) | €1.92 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 446 (€5.91) | €4.28 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 126 (€1.67) | €1.91 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 48 (€0.63) | €3.00 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 68 (€0.90) | €0.95 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 643 (€9) | €5.00 | + 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (€0.94) | €2.36 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (€0.31) | €1.38 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Vladivostok (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 63,240 (€839) | €1,817 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,294 (€548) | €1,264 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,122 (€95) | €162 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,890 (€463) | €1,104 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,201 (€334) | €766 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,456 (€59) | €81 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 686 (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 24,863 (€330) | €437 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,876 (€65) | €129 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 526 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 269 (€3.57) | €14 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Vladivostok (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,594 (€61) | €87 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,693 (€36) | €31 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,125 (€55) | €85 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,806 (€77) | €135 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Vladivostok (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,013,280 (€13,449) | €25,000 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (€0.52) | €1.76 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,145 (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 760 (€10) | €23 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Vladivostok (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 410 (€5.44) | €3.33 | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,068 (€14) | €11 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,192 (€16) | €31 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 203 (€2.70) | €3.58 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 139 (€1.84) | €3.74 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (€2.63) | €2.80 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 91 (€1.20) | €1.37 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (€1.23) | €1.63 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 521 (€7) | €27 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Vladivostok (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,460 (€19) | €49 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 630 (€8) | €20 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,496 (€33) | €116 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,824 (€51) | €60 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 339 (€4.49) | €11 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 134 (€1.78) | €2.70 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 277 (€3.68) | €4.00 | - 8% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 48,242 (€640) | €582 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.17 (€0.04) | €0.19 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,167 (€55) | €32 | + 75% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 74 (€0.99) | €6.00 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vladivostok (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,900
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,760
(руб 207,964)
in Vladivostok.
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