Cost of living in Cherepovets, Russia compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Cherepovets (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $12 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 103 ($1.65) | $5.26 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 33 ($0.53) | $0.99 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 57 ($0.92) | $3.59 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 107 ($1.71) | $5.70 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 75 ($1.19) | $4.01 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 25 ($0.39) | $2.45 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.88 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 322 ($5.16) | $14 | - 62% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 64 ($1.03) | $2.76 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 14 ($0.23) | $2.61 | - 91% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Cherepovets (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,100 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,760 ($301) | $1,683 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,410 ($87) | $295 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,500 ($248) | $1,183 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 11,000 ($176) | $994 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,250 ($36) | $168 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 300 ($4.81) | $76 | - 94% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 23,333 ($374) | $377 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $103 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Cherepovets (Russia) is in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $42 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $34 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $72 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $80 | - | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Cherepovets (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 ($0.55) | $0.77 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,128 ($18) | $60 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Cherepovets (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 186 ($2.97) | $3.18 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.59 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 47 ($0.75) | $3.63 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.39 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 255 ($4.08) | $17 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Cherepovets (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 478 ($8) | $25 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,950 ($31) | $63 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 93 ($1.49) | $5.00 | - 70% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,793 ($29) | $66 | - 57% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 89 ($1.42) | $10 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cherepovets (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,200
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,050
(руб 190,353)
in Cherepovets.
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