Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 264 (NZ$5.02) | NZ$20 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (NZ$4.79) | NZ$13 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 124 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$7 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (NZ$1.11) | NZ$2.15 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (NZ$1.24) | NZ$8 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (NZ$2.48) | NZ$6 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 240 (NZ$4.56) | NZ$7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (NZ$1.83) | NZ$3.39 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (NZ$0.56) | NZ$3.32 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (NZ$1.00) | NZ$4.31 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$3.77 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (NZ$0.43) | NZ$2.27 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 34,065 (NZ$648) | NZ$3,068 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,919 (NZ$531) | NZ$2,605 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (NZ$66) | NZ$279 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (NZ$419) | NZ$2,393 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,792 (NZ$319) | NZ$1,982 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (NZ$42) | NZ$183 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (NZ$8) | NZ$80 | - 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,262 (NZ$499) | NZ$753 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,132 (NZ$79) | NZ$234 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 293 (NZ$5.58) | NZ$12 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (NZ$10) | NZ$28 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,984 (NZ$57) | NZ$112 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,939 (NZ$37) | NZ$68 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,987 (NZ$57) | NZ$182 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (NZ$75) | NZ$213 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 82% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 82% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,093,990 (NZ$20,801) | NZ$35,093 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (NZ$0.74) | NZ$2.12 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (NZ$18) | NZ$213 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 462 (NZ$9) | NZ$30 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (NZ$5.45) | NZ$14 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 934 (NZ$18) | NZ$5.22 | + 240% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 801 (NZ$15) | NZ$62 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (NZ$4.79) | NZ$8 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (NZ$2.18) | NZ$7 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 156 (NZ$2.96) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (NZ$1.22) | NZ$3.47 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 91 (NZ$1.72) | NZ$4.03 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 400 (NZ$8) | NZ$38 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (NZ$21) | NZ$64 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (NZ$10) | NZ$36 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,794 (NZ$53) | NZ$216 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,344 (NZ$45) | NZ$135 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 286 (NZ$5.43) | NZ$17 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$5.38 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (NZ$3.23) | NZ$11 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,820 (NZ$795) | NZ$689 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (NZ$0.06) | NZ$0.32 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,559 (NZ$49) | NZ$81 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (NZ$2.00) | NZ$34 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,300 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$2,376 (руб 124,967) in Tomsk.
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