Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 323 ($4.68) | $17 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 310 ($4.49) | $10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 120 ($1.74) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 ($0.90) | $0.96 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 ($1.17) | $4.61 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 134 ($1.94) | $3.54 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 395 ($5.71) | $7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 98 ($1.42) | $3.70 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 ($0.68) | $1.91 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 52 ($0.75) | $2.75 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 560 ($8) | $18 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 109 ($1.58) | $2.17 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 ($0.40) | $2.72 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 33,552 ($485) | $2,307 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 18,681 ($270) | $1,508 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,761 ($69) | $303 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 17,682 ($256) | $1,358 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,149 ($190) | $820 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,807 ($41) | $245 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 438 ($6) | $60 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,336 ($338) | $346 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,427 ($64) | $211 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 401 ($5.80) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 511 ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,491 ($36) | $67 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,685 ($24) | $49 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,950 ($57) | $94 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,390 ($64) | $86 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,296,610 ($18,760) | $25,455 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 ($0.69) | $0.93 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,378 ($20) | $53 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 522 ($8) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 325 ($4.70) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 459 ($7) | $32 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,246 ($18) | $128 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 182 ($2.64) | $5.41 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 132 ($1.91) | $3.20 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 192 ($2.78) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 61 ($0.89) | $3.40 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 79 ($1.15) | $1.81 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 262 ($3.79) | $26 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,273 ($18) | $43 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 634 ($9) | $30 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,125 ($31) | $129 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,899 ($42) | $64 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 239 ($3.46) | $12 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 110 ($1.59) | $6 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 157 ($2.26) | $5.53 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,739 ($503) | $426 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.79 ($0.03) | $0.23 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,344 ($34) | $43 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 114 ($1.65) | $7 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 325 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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