Cost of living in Volgograd, Russia vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 427 (NZ$8) | NZ$20 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 316 (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (NZ$2.81) | NZ$7 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (NZ$1.24) | NZ$2.15 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 77 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$8 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 103 (NZ$1.95) | NZ$6 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 249 (NZ$4.74) | NZ$7 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 74 (NZ$1.41) | NZ$3.39 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 25 (NZ$0.47) | NZ$3.32 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 (NZ$0.94) | NZ$4.31 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 546 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 80 (NZ$1.52) | NZ$3.77 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (NZ$0.39) | NZ$2.27 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 28,807 (NZ$548) | NZ$3,068 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 23,011 (NZ$438) | NZ$2,605 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,336 (NZ$101) | NZ$279 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,516 (NZ$409) | NZ$2,393 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,632 (NZ$297) | NZ$1,982 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,762 (NZ$53) | NZ$183 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 403 (NZ$8) | NZ$80 | - 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 32,175 (NZ$612) | NZ$753 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,263 (NZ$119) | NZ$234 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 305 (NZ$5.80) | NZ$12 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 600 (NZ$11) | NZ$28 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,337 (NZ$101) | NZ$112 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,407 (NZ$46) | NZ$68 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,012 (NZ$95) | NZ$182 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,725 (NZ$128) | NZ$213 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 83% | |||
Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 83% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,058,930 (NZ$20,134) | NZ$35,093 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (NZ$0.81) | NZ$2.12 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 908 (NZ$17) | NZ$213 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 218 (NZ$4.15) | NZ$30 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 205 (NZ$3.90) | NZ$14 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 808 (NZ$15) | NZ$5.22 | + 194% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 847 (NZ$16) | NZ$62 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 133 (NZ$2.53) | NZ$8 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 133 (NZ$2.52) | NZ$7 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 152 (NZ$2.88) | NZ$7 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (NZ$1.46) | NZ$3.47 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (NZ$1.90) | NZ$4.03 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 389 (NZ$7) | NZ$38 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 915 (NZ$17) | NZ$64 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 (NZ$11) | NZ$36 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,454 (NZ$123) | NZ$216 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,988 (NZ$57) | NZ$135 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 262 (NZ$4.98) | NZ$17 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (NZ$2.28) | NZ$5.38 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 166 (NZ$3.16) | NZ$11 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,102 (NZ$934) | NZ$689 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.54 (NZ$0.05) | NZ$0.32 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,882 (NZ$36) | NZ$81 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 97 (NZ$1.85) | NZ$34 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,300 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$2,235 (руб 117,552) in Volgograd.
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