- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Kirov
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kirov, Russia compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kirov (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 313 ($5.08) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 158 ($2.56) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 195 ($3.16) | $5.26 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 37 ($0.59) | $0.99 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 75 ($1.21) | $3.59 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 67 ($1.09) | $5.70 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 204 ($3.32) | $8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 64 ($1.04) | $4.01 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 29 ($0.48) | $2.45 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 55 ($0.90) | $1.88 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 294 ($4.76) | $14 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 72 ($1.17) | $2.76 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 ($0.37) | $2.61 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Kirov (Russia) is 83% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,876 ($355) | $2,100 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 ($162) | $1,683 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,189 ($84) | $295 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 10,000 ($162) | $1,183 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 ($114) | $994 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,286 ($37) | $168 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 408 ($7) | $76 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,100 ($358) | $377 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,210 ($52) | $103 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 300 ($4.87) | $16 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 ($4.87) | $16 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kirov (Russia) is 2% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,210 ($36) | $42 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,459 ($40) | $34 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,711 ($44) | $72 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,160 ($67) | $80 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Kirov (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 300,000 ($4,866) | $22,500 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 ($0.58) | $0.77 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 ($19) | $60 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Kirov (Russia) is 81% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 100 ($1.62) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 300 ($4.87) | $31 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 619 ($10) | $170 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 ($4.13) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 ($2.97) | $3.18 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 75 ($1.21) | $4.59 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 37 ($0.59) | $3.63 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 71 ($1.15) | $2.39 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 572 ($9) | $17 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kirov (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 ($8) | $49 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 298 ($4.83) | $25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 768 ($12) | $75 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,000 ($16) | $63 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 ($2.43) | $9 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 81 ($1.31) | $4.04 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 94 ($1.52) | $5.00 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 50,000 ($811) | $429 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,063 ($50) | $66 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 ($1.47) | $10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 581 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kirov (Russia) is 69% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,900
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $1,851
(руб 114,119)
in Kirov.
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