Cost of living in Nizhnekamsk, Russia vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Nizhnekamsk (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (€5.51) | €16 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 249 (€2.74) | €9 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 147 (€1.62) | €3.67 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 33 (€0.36) | €0.97 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 120 (€1.32) | €2.28 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (€1.54) | €1.87 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 134 (€1.48) | €5.47 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 90 (€0.99) | €1.70 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 87 (€0.96) | €1.22 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 80 (€0.88) | €1.71 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 300 (€3.31) | €7 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (€0.98) | €2.45 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (€0.22) | €1.18 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Nizhnekamsk (Russia) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 40,000 (€441) | €1,020 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 30,000 (€331) | €836 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 35,000 (€386) | €155 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 35,000 (€386) | €779 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,000 (€276) | €531 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,000 (€22) | €123 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | €29 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 12,000 (€132) | €383 | - 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 24,000 (€265) | €117 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 (€2.98) | €11 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 5,000 (€55) | €10 | + 470% | |
Clothes | - 73% | |||
Clothes in Nizhnekamsk (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 300 (€3.31) | €79 | - 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,500 (€17) | €43 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (€33) | €93 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 2,500 (€28) | €129 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Nizhnekamsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 300,000 (€3,307) | €23,515 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 44 (€0.49) | €1.34 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €48 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Nizhnekamsk (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 50 (€0.55) | €7 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 100 (€1.10) | €9 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €26 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.72 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.39 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.36 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.40 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Nizhnekamsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 (€5.51) | €35 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 350 (€3.86) | €21 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €48 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (€33) | €51 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 240 (€2.65) | €8 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 40 (€0.44) | €3.09 | - 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 80 (€0.88) | €4.65 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 60,000 (€661) | €438 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 400 (€4.41) | €27 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 60 (€0.66) | €6 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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