Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 323 (¥601) | ¥1,074 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 310 (¥576) | ¥826 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 120 (¥223) | ¥486 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (¥115) | ¥205 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (¥150) | ¥250 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 134 (¥249) | ¥1,153 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 395 (¥733) | ¥948 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 98 (¥182) | ¥1,103 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 (¥87) | ¥603 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 52 (¥96) | ¥269 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 560 (¥1,040) | ¥1,227 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 109 (¥202) | ¥200 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (¥51) | ¥252 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 33,552 (¥62,297) | ¥100,000 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 18,681 (¥34,686) | ¥85,154 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,761 (¥8,841) | ¥25,000 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 17,682 (¥32,832) | ¥79,386 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,149 (¥24,414) | ¥44,846 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,807 (¥5,212) | ¥12,423 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 438 (¥813) | ¥3,020 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,336 (¥43,329) | ¥49,031 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,427 (¥8,221) | ¥15,154 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 401 (¥744) | ¥788 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 511 (¥949) | ¥4,176 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,491 (¥4,624) | ¥5,046 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,685 (¥3,129) | ¥2,500 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,950 (¥7,334) | ¥8,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,390 (¥8,150) | ¥12,000 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,296,610 (¥2,407,478) | ¥2,619,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (¥88) | ¥129 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,378 (¥2,559) | ¥10,454 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 548 (¥1,018) | ¥3,254 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 325 (¥603) | ¥1,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 459 (¥852) | ¥1,200 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,246 (¥2,313) | ¥5,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 182 (¥339) | ¥800 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 132 (¥245) | ¥500 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 192 (¥357) | ¥400 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 61 (¥114) | ¥200 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 79 (¥147) | ¥300 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 262 (¥487) | ¥2,000 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,273 (¥2,364) | ¥5,000 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 634 (¥1,177) | ¥4,000 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,125 (¥3,945) | ¥10,000 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,899 (¥5,383) | ¥10,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 239 (¥444) | ¥1,000 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 110 (¥204) | ¥500 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 157 (¥291) | ¥800 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,739 (¥64,501) | ¥45,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.79 (¥3) | ¥40 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,344 (¥4,353) | ¥13,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 114 (¥212) | ¥400 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 97 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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