Cost of living in Vladivostok, Russia vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Vladivostok (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 435 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 281 (AU$4.88) | AU$11 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (AU$2.32) | AU$4.99 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 95 (AU$1.66) | AU$1.27 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 101 (AU$1.75) | AU$4.99 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 166 (AU$2.88) | AU$4.99 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 275 (AU$4.79) | AU$10 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 154 (AU$2.69) | AU$4.35 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 (AU$0.81) | AU$3.46 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (AU$1.16) | AU$4.73 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 560 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (AU$1.86) | AU$3.13 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (AU$0.50) | AU$1.79 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Vladivostok (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 75,985 (AU$1,322) | AU$2,461 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,466 (AU$791) | AU$1,879 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,752 (AU$117) | AU$140 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,367 (AU$633) | AU$1,843 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,125 (AU$437) | AU$1,301 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,777 (AU$83) | AU$92 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 663 (AU$12) | AU$52 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 24,830 (AU$432) | AU$573 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,406 (AU$94) | AU$177 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 699 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,002 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Vladivostok (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,914 (AU$68) | AU$100 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,785 (AU$48) | AU$60 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,714 (AU$82) | AU$157 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,249 (AU$109) | AU$117 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Vladivostok (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 966,446 (AU$16,817) | AU$25,963 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (AU$0.78) | AU$1.45 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,134 (AU$20) | AU$100 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 668 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Vladivostok (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 407 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,071 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,223 (AU$21) | AU$71 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 227 (AU$3.96) | AU$6 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 145 (AU$2.52) | AU$4.60 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 231 (AU$4.02) | AU$5.36 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 87 (AU$1.52) | AU$3.19 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 99 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.88 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 645 (AU$11) | AU$25 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Vladivostok (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,370 (AU$24) | AU$52 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 643 (AU$11) | AU$27 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,879 (AU$50) | AU$162 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,557 (AU$79) | AU$108 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 366 (AU$6) | AU$14 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 144 (AU$2.51) | AU$4.46 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 285 (AU$4.95) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,329 (AU$650) | AU$594 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.80 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.83 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,316 (AU$75) | AU$53 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 87 (AU$1.51) | AU$27 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vladivostok (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,192 (руб 183,410) in Vladivostok.
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