Cost of living in Volgograd, Russia vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 77% | |||
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Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 77% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 427 ($5.51) | $19 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 316 ($4.08) | $9 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 ($1.91) | $7 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 ($0.84) | $1.69 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 77 ($1.00) | $6 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 103 ($1.33) | $7 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 249 ($3.22) | $10 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 74 ($0.96) | $4.89 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 25 ($0.32) | $2.41 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 ($0.64) | $3.43 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 546 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 80 ($1.03) | $2.56 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 ($0.27) | $4.30 | - 94% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 82% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 28,807 ($372) | $2,610 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 23,011 ($297) | $1,963 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,336 ($69) | $279 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,516 ($278) | $1,732 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,632 ($202) | $1,316 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,762 ($36) | $143 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 403 ($5.21) | $41 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 32,175 ($416) | $450 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,263 ($81) | $132 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 305 ($3.94) | $14 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 600 ($8) | $26 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,337 ($69) | $66 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,407 ($31) | $75 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,012 ($65) | $101 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,725 ($87) | $172 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,058,930 ($13,677) | $25,902 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 ($0.55) | $1.03 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 908 ($12) | $42 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 218 ($2.82) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 76% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 205 ($2.65) | $12 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 808 ($10) | $29 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 847 ($11) | $115 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 133 ($1.72) | $9 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 133 ($1.71) | $4.89 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 152 ($1.96) | $5.81 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 ($0.99) | $5.70 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 ($1.29) | $2.05 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 389 ($5.02) | $25 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 915 ($12) | $58 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 ($7) | $26 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,454 ($83) | $123 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,988 ($39) | $110 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 262 ($3.39) | $13 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 ($1.55) | $6 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 166 ($2.15) | $7 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,102 ($634) | $429 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.54 ($0.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,882 ($24) | $51 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 97 ($1.26) | $10 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Volgograd (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,500 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,199 (руб 170,248) in Volgograd.
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