Cost of living in Orsk, Russia vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Orsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 1,000 (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 250 (€2.72) | €8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 300 (€3.27) | €5.42 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 30 (€0.33) | €1.03 | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 60 (€0.66) | €3.86 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 50 (€0.54) | €2.79 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 250 (€2.72) | €4.87 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 48 (€0.52) | €2.29 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (€0.38) | €1.65 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (€0.66) | €1.56 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 180 (€1.96) | €7 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 68 (€0.74) | €2.04 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 15 (€0.16) | €1.34 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Orsk (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 50,000 (€545) | €795 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 30,000 (€327) | €612 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €138 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,000 (€436) | €557 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 20,000 (€218) | €431 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 25,000 (€272) | €123 | + 121% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (€5.45) | €36 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,000 (€250) | €440 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,000 (€76) | €109 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 210 (€2.29) | €10 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Orsk (Russia) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 700 (€8) | €81 | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 7,000 (€76) | €41 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (€54) | €97 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Orsk (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 500,000 (€5,445) | €23,679 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (€0.42) | €1.43 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,500 (€16) | €36 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Orsk (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (€5.45) | €13 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €27 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.06 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.12 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 100 (€1.09) | €3.14 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 30 (€0.33) | €1.93 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 40 (€0.44) | €2.33 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €16 | - | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Orsk (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,500 (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (€7) | €16 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,000 (€33) | €73 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (€33) | €63 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (€3.27) | €7 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (€1.31) | €2.42 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 200 (€2.18) | €2.71 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €466 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 15,000 (€163) | €33 | + 398% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 80 (€0.87) | €6 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,632 (руб 149,822) in Orsk.
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