Cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia vs Christchurch, New Zealand
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 286 (NZ$7) | NZ$18 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 249 (NZ$5.96) | NZ$12 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 115 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$7 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.01 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 81 (NZ$1.93) | NZ$8 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 145 (NZ$3.47) | NZ$5.88 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 303 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (NZ$2.53) | NZ$4.06 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 (NZ$0.77) | NZ$2.77 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 55 (NZ$1.33) | NZ$5.92 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 467 (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 41% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 100 (NZ$2.39) | NZ$3.06 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (NZ$0.67) | NZ$1.96 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,456 (NZ$898) | NZ$3,163 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 26,299 (NZ$630) | NZ$1,835 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,215 (NZ$125) | NZ$199 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,586 (NZ$565) | NZ$1,140 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,417 (NZ$393) | NZ$1,093 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,909 (NZ$70) | NZ$175 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 374 (NZ$9) | NZ$75 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 28,297 (NZ$678) | NZ$724 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,629 (NZ$111) | NZ$252 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 409 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 296 (NZ$7) | NZ$20 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is about the same as in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,450 (NZ$155) | NZ$116 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,522 (NZ$60) | NZ$66 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,040 (NZ$121) | NZ$157 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,743 (NZ$138) | NZ$149 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,276,220 (NZ$30,583) | NZ$30,884 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.25 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 960 (NZ$23) | NZ$118 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 303 (NZ$7) | NZ$28 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 396 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 926 (NZ$22) | NZ$48 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 214 (NZ$5.14) | NZ$11 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (NZ$3.87) | NZ$5.45 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 185 (NZ$4.44) | NZ$4.68 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 66 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$2.62 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 94 (NZ$2.26) | NZ$3.25 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 472 (NZ$11) | NZ$28 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,081 (NZ$26) | NZ$64 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 679 (NZ$16) | NZ$26 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,973 (NZ$47) | NZ$178 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,740 (NZ$66) | NZ$91 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 347 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (NZ$3.97) | NZ$4.77 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 166 (NZ$3.98) | NZ$11 | - 64% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,153 (NZ$794) | NZ$772 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.73 (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.53 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,114 (NZ$51) | NZ$55 | - 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 114 (NZ$2.73) | NZ$29 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,800 in Christchurch you would need to make just about NZ$3,759 (руб 156,846) in Nizhniy Novgorod.
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