Cost of living in Perm (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Perm (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Perm (Russia) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 362 (£3.46) | £10 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 315 (£3.01) | £5.65 | 47% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 153 (£1.46) | £4.17 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 61 (£0.58) | £0.73 | 20% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 77 (£0.74) | £2.75 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 117 (£1.11) | £1.92 | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 309 (£2.95) | £5.41 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 90 (£0.86) | £1.89 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 32 (£0.30) | £0.81 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 57 (£0.54) | £2.16 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 627 (£6.00) | £7 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 103 (£0.98) | £1.92 | 49% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 26 (£0.25) | £0.74 | 66% |
| Housing in Perm (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 36,455 (£349) | £1,367 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 26,494 (£253) | £832 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 5,436 (£52) | £164 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 26,930 (£257) | £1,029 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 16,142 (£154) | £915 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 2,799 (£27) | £156 | 83% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 457 (£4.37) | £19 | 78% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 25,381 (£243) | £340 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,517 (£53) | £71 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 296 (£2.83) | £5.36 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 326 (£3.12) | £10 | 68% |
| Clothes in Perm (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 3,667 (£35) | £49 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,732 (£26) | £32 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 4,387 (£42) | £54 | 22% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 4,929 (£47) | £55 | 14% |
| Transportation in Perm (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,077,510 (£10,302) | £22,837 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 44 (£0.43) | £1.23 | 65% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 1,092 (£10) | £59 | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 303 (£2.90) | £13 | 77% |
| Personal Care in Perm (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 330 (£3.15) | £2.90 | 9% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 284 (£2.71) | £9 | 69% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 937 (£9) | £75 | 88% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 178 (£1.70) | £2.74 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 125 (£1.19) | £1.35 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 150 (£1.44) | £2.57 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 73 (£0.70) | £1.80 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 88 (£0.84) | £1.49 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 327 (£3.13) | £11 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Perm (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 900 (£9) | £23 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 670 (£6) | £22 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 3,311 (£32) | £100 | 68% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,128 (£20) | £54 | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 297 (£2.84) | £8 | 62% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 139 (£1.33) | £2.65 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 164 (£1.57) | £3.79 | 59% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 34,840 (£333) | £296 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 1.91 (£0.02) | £0.20 | 91% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 2,602 (£25) | £35 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 124 (£1.19) | £9 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,700 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,238 (руб 129,496) in Perm.