Cost of living in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 130 ($2.26) | $12 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.69 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.00 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.59 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $5.77 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.46 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.88 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 230 ($4.00) | $14 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $2.65 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 14 ($0.24) | $3.60 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 18,000 ($313) | $2,100 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $188 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $171 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 550 ($10) | $76 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $336 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $102 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 800 ($14) | $42 | - 67% | |
| 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 | руб 4,000 ($70) | $80 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 815,000 ($14,161) | $22,500 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.70 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 600 ($10) | $60 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 ($9) | $160 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.46 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.38 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.90 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $531 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,000 ($17) | $66 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 54 ($0.94) | $10 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 405 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,600
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,543
(руб 203,889)
in Yoshkar-Ola.
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