Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 264 (€2.95) | €16 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (€2.82) | €8 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 124 (€1.39) | €5.42 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (€0.65) | €1.03 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (€0.73) | €3.86 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (€1.46) | €2.79 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 240 (€2.68) | €4.87 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (€1.08) | €2.29 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (€0.33) | €1.65 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (€0.59) | €1.56 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (€5.06) | €7 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (€0.99) | €2.04 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (€0.25) | €1.34 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 34,065 (€381) | €795 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,919 (€312) | €612 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (€39) | €138 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (€247) | €557 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,792 (€188) | €431 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (€25) | €123 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (€4.92) | €36 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,262 (€294) | €440 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,132 (€46) | €109 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 293 (€3.28) | €10 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (€5.81) | €9 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,984 (€33) | €81 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,939 (€22) | €41 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,987 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (€44) | €97 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,093,990 (€12,241) | €23,679 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (€0.43) | €1.43 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (€11) | €36 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 462 (€5.17) | €18 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (€3.21) | €8 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 934 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 801 (€9) | €27 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (€2.82) | €5.06 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (€1.28) | €3.12 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 156 (€1.74) | €3.14 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (€0.72) | €1.93 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 91 (€1.01) | €2.33 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 400 (€4.47) | €16 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (€12) | €33 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (€5.85) | €16 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,794 (€31) | €73 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,344 (€26) | €63 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 286 (€3.20) | €7 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (€1.37) | €2.42 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (€1.90) | €2.71 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,820 (€468) | €466 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (€0.03) | €0.20 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,559 (€29) | €33 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (€1.18) | €6 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Liege you would need to make just about €880 (руб 78,685) in Tomsk.
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