Cost of living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 638 (AU$12) | AU$22 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 (AU$3.01) | AU$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.74 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (AU$2.47) | AU$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 244 (AU$4.73) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 188 (AU$3.66) | AU$4.36 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (AU$1.06) | AU$3.21 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (AU$1.64) | AU$6 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 (AU$2.96) | AU$3.89 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (AU$0.86) | AU$2.87 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$3,018 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$2,021 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$250 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,872 (AU$1,067) | AU$2,265 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,906 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$170 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | AU$63 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | AU$502 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$266 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 (AU$5.24) | AU$12 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,116 (AU$158) | AU$112 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,578 (AU$70) | AU$100 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,427 (AU$125) | AU$171 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,000 (AU$156) | AU$180 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$30,739 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | AU$2.02 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,250 (AU$24) | AU$178 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,208 (AU$23) | AU$26 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 773 (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,728 (AU$34) | AU$12 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (AU$29) | AU$82 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 328 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (AU$4.59) | AU$5.70 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 274 (AU$5.32) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 184 (AU$3.58) | AU$4.33 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (AU$1.95) | AU$3.01 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,005 (AU$20) | AU$33 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 3,454 (AU$67) | AU$60 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (AU$11) | AU$44 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,638 (AU$110) | AU$362 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (AU$78) | AU$139 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 422 (AU$8) | AU$20 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 208 (AU$4.04) | AU$4.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 375 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$707 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.60 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$80 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$42 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 710 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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