Cost of living in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 753 (€9) | €18 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 579 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 (€1.75) | €5.20 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 80 (€0.91) | €1.13 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 101 (€1.15) | €3.94 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 180 (€2.04) | €2.72 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 406 (€4.60) | €5.03 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 146 (€1.65) | €2.29 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (€0.45) | €1.75 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (€0.82) | €1.56 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 730 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 151 (€1.71) | €2.11 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (€0.41) | €1.38 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 63,470 (€720) | €843 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,162 (€433) | €627 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 12,219 (€139) | €145 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 35,262 (€400) | €546 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 19,546 (€222) | €433 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,806 (€77) | €159 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 595 (€7) | €36 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 27,482 (€312) | €427 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,797 (€66) | €109 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 649 (€7) | €10 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 712 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,796 (€77) | €81 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,800 (€32) | €45 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,166 (€93) | €95 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,996 (€102) | €103 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,574,450 (€17,863) | €23,795 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.53) | €1.47 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,354 (€15) | €36 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,130 (€13) | €17 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 561 (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 651 (€7) | €14 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,453 (€16) | €26 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 262 (€2.97) | €5.05 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 302 (€3.42) | €3.66 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 260 (€2.95) | €3.38 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 100 (€1.13) | €2.03 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 130 (€1.48) | €2.41 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 575 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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Novosibirsk | Liege | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,512 (€17) | €35 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 731 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,117 (€69) | €77 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,176 (€36) | €65 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 353 (€4.00) | €7 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (€1.88) | €2.51 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 216 (€2.45) | €2.76 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,753 (€406) | €478 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.34 (€0.04) | €0.22 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,453 (€28) | €33 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 169 (€1.92) | €6 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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