Cost of living in Izhevsk (Russia) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran)
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| Food in Izhevsk (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Izhevsk (Russia) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 269 (﷼ 149,984) | ﷼ 110,233 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 250 (﷼ 139,234) | ﷼ 250,000 | 44% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 109 (﷼ 60,682) | ﷼ 184,615 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 49 (﷼ 27,184) | ﷼ 20,000 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 83 (﷼ 45,962) | ﷼ 55,631 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 131 (﷼ 72,799) | ﷼ 33,385 | 118% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 231 (﷼ 128,572) | ﷼ 80,000 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 83 (﷼ 45,964) | ﷼ 40,000 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 36 (﷼ 20,098) | ﷼ 25,000 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 51 (﷼ 28,198) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 445 (﷼ 247,578) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 77 (﷼ 43,154) | ﷼ 68,506 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 20 (﷼ 11,228) | ﷼ 20,000 | 44% |
| Housing in Izhevsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Izhevsk (Russia) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 31,185 (﷼ 17,366,212) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | 117% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 18,874 (﷼ 10,510,643) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | 147% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 3,324 (﷼ 1,850,876) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 20,545 (﷼ 11,440,910) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | 129% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 11,136 (﷼ 6,201,515) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 2,017 (﷼ 1,123,013) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 72% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 349 (﷼ 194,148) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 81% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 15,635 (﷼ 8,706,523) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | 71% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 3,934 (﷼ 2,190,661) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | 78% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 385 (﷼ 214,206) | ﷼ 50,000 | 328% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 328 (﷼ 182,647) | ﷼ 100,000 | 83% |
| Clothes in Izhevsk (Russia) is 65% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Izhevsk (Russia) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 2,532 (﷼ 1,410,251) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 1,559 (﷼ 868,191) | ﷼ 500,000 | 74% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 4,920 (﷼ 2,740,084) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 174% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 7,013 (﷼ 3,905,174) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | 30% |
| Transportation in Izhevsk (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Izhevsk (Russia) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,137,560 (﷼ 633,483,146) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 39 (﷼ 21,449) | ﷼ 13,763 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 1,180 (﷼ 656,950) | ﷼ 200,000 | 228% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 163 (﷼ 90,744) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Izhevsk (Russia) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Izhevsk (Russia) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 348 (﷼ 193,913) | ﷼ 100,000 | 94% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 1,055 (﷼ 587,446) | ﷼ 100,000 | 487% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 916 (﷼ 510,359) | ﷼ 250,000 | 104% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 265 (﷼ 147,514) | ﷼ 100,000 | 48% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 121 (﷼ 67,558) | ﷼ 125,000 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 178 (﷼ 99,341) | ﷼ 100,000 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 69 (﷼ 38,417) | ﷼ 100,000 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 76 (﷼ 42,556) | ﷼ 100,000 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 218 (﷼ 121,372) | ﷼ 100,000 | 21% |
| Entertainment in Izhevsk (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Izhevsk (Russia) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 943 (﷼ 525,368) | ﷼ 400,000 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 478 (﷼ 266,180) | ﷼ 300,000 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 2,141 (﷼ 1,192,439) | ﷼ 500,000 | 138% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,519 (﷼ 1,402,956) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 257 (﷼ 143,362) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 127 (﷼ 70,613) | ﷼ 50,698 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 124 (﷼ 68,788) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 41,940 (﷼ 23,355,556) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 4.17 (﷼ 2,321) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 2,211 (﷼ 1,231,081) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 90 (﷼ 50,119) | ﷼ 100,000 | 50% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 22,100,000 in Kerman you would need to make just about ﷼ 21,571,078 (руб 38,736) in Izhevsk.