Cost of living in Volgograd (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
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| Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Volgograd (Russia) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 427 ($5.72) | $16 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 316 ($4.24) | $7 | 43% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 148 ($1.98) | $4.56 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 65 ($0.88) | $0.87 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 77 ($1.03) | $3.07 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 103 ($1.38) | $4.59 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 249 ($3.34) | $7 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 74 ($0.99) | $3.23 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 25 ($0.33) | $1.37 | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 50 ($0.67) | $3.46 | 81% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 546 ($7) | $16 | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 80 ($1.07) | $1.97 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 21 ($0.28) | $1.80 | 85% |
| Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 28,807 ($386) | $2,271 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 23,011 ($308) | $1,379 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 5,336 ($71) | $198 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 21,516 ($288) | $1,922 | 85% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 15,632 ($209) | $1,120 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 2,762 ($37) | $122 | 70% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 403 ($5.40) | $50 | 89% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 32,175 ($431) | $249 | 73% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,263 ($84) | $155 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 305 ($4.09) | $13 | 68% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 600 ($8) | $19 | 59% |
| Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 5,337 ($72) | $57 | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,407 ($32) | $49 | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,012 ($67) | $98 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 6,725 ($90) | $124 | 27% |
| Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,058,930 ($14,188) | $26,572 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 43 ($0.57) | $0.54 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 908 ($12) | $52 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 218 ($2.92) | $17 | 83% |
| Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 205 ($2.75) | $5.69 | 52% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 808 ($11) | $15 | 28% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 847 ($11) | $117 | 90% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 133 ($1.79) | $5.58 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 133 ($1.78) | $3.95 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 152 ($2.03) | $4.68 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 77 ($1.03) | $4.09 | 75% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 100 ($1.34) | $1.62 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 389 ($5.21) | $31 | 83% |
| Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 915 ($12) | $49 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 572 ($8) | $25 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 6,454 ($86) | $224 | 61% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,988 ($40) | $76 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 262 ($3.51) | $11 | 69% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 120 ($1.61) | $5.42 | 70% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 166 ($2.23) | $5.69 | 61% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 49,102 ($658) | $412 | 60% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 2.54 ($0.03) | $0.19 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 1,882 ($25) | $61 | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 97 ($1.30) | $7 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,000 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $2,331 (руб 173,972) in Volgograd.