Cost of living in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yekaterinburg (Russia) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 355 (AU$6) | AU$18 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 235 (AU$3.99) | AU$12 | 66% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 129 (AU$2.19) | AU$5.37 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 44 (AU$0.75) | AU$1.48 | 49% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 73 (AU$1.24) | AU$5.30 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 97 (AU$1.64) | AU$4.86 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 263 (AU$4.45) | AU$8 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 86 (AU$1.46) | AU$4.49 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 31 (AU$0.52) | AU$3.12 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 49 (AU$0.83) | AU$5.49 | 85% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 393 (AU$7) | AU$17 | 61% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 100 (AU$1.69) | AU$2.82 | 40% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 22 (AU$0.37) | AU$2.64 | 86% |
| Housing in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Yekaterinburg (Russia) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 43,273 (AU$733) | AU$2,943 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 27,591 (AU$468) | AU$2,147 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 5,807 (AU$98) | AU$249 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 27,854 (AU$472) | AU$1,822 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 19,126 (AU$324) | AU$1,417 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 3,880 (AU$66) | AU$159 | 59% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 507 (AU$9) | AU$46 | 81% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 23,844 (AU$404) | AU$374 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,084 (AU$86) | AU$212 | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 359 (AU$6) | AU$9 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 507 (AU$9) | AU$28 | 69% |
| Clothes in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Yekaterinburg (Russia) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 6,653 (AU$113) | AU$101 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 3,310 (AU$56) | AU$59 | 5% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,656 (AU$96) | AU$129 | 26% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 5,886 (AU$100) | AU$131 | 24% |
| Transportation in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Yekaterinburg (Russia) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,432,710 (AU$24,278) | AU$27,303 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 44 (AU$0.74) | AU$1.38 | 46% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 1,940 (AU$33) | AU$160 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 286 (AU$4.85) | AU$21 | 77% |
| Personal Care in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Yekaterinburg (Russia) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 287 (AU$4.87) | AU$8 | 37% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 359 (AU$6) | AU$19 | 68% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,159 (AU$20) | AU$61 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 241 (AU$4.08) | AU$7 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 141 (AU$2.39) | AU$4.57 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 207 (AU$3.51) | AU$5.32 | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 63 (AU$1.07) | AU$2.66 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 115 (AU$1.95) | AU$3.01 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 545 (AU$9) | AU$34 | 73% |
| Entertainment in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Yekaterinburg (Russia) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 1,005 (AU$17) | AU$51 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 513 (AU$9) | AU$39 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 3,648 (AU$62) | AU$226 | 73% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,160 (AU$37) | AU$80 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 303 (AU$5.14) | AU$16 | 67% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 131 (AU$2.21) | AU$4.43 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 205 (AU$3.47) | AU$10 | 65% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 37,746 (AU$640) | AU$634 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 1.91 (AU$0.03) | AU$0.25 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 4,266 (AU$72) | AU$72 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 122 (AU$2.07) | AU$34 | 94% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,700 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,349 (руб 197,623) in Yekaterinburg.