Cost of living in Vladivostok (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Vladivostok (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 586 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 457 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 170 (AU$3.28) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 109 (AU$2.10) | AU$1.72 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 130 (AU$2.51) | AU$5.69 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 194 (AU$3.74) | AU$9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 376 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 162 (AU$3.12) | AU$4.54 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (AU$1.17) | AU$3.37 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 91 (AU$1.76) | AU$5.76 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 714 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 124 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.96 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (AU$0.76) | AU$2.14 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Vladivostok (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 96,650 (AU$1,862) | AU$4,135 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,711 (AU$1,035) | AU$3,075 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,887 (AU$133) | AU$198 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 45,652 (AU$879) | AU$2,718 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,871 (AU$633) | AU$1,816 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,101 (AU$79) | AU$168 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 611 (AU$12) | AU$63 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 19,226 (AU$370) | AU$779 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,289 (AU$140) | AU$211 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 699 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,002 (AU$19) | AU$42 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Vladivostok (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,693 (AU$71) | AU$105 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,642 (AU$51) | AU$73 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,936 (AU$95) | AU$161 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,301 (AU$102) | AU$173 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Vladivostok (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,948,110 (AU$37,528) | AU$32,496 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (AU$0.96) | AU$2.06 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,134 (AU$22) | AU$191 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 739 (AU$14) | AU$28 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Vladivostok (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 407 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,071 (AU$21) | AU$13 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,484 (AU$29) | AU$65 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 239 (AU$4.60) | AU$5.73 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 192 (AU$3.70) | AU$4.54 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 195 (AU$3.75) | AU$4.88 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 148 (AU$2.84) | AU$3.38 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 128 (AU$2.47) | AU$3.79 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 498 (AU$10) | AU$38 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Vladivostok (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,413 (AU$27) | AU$67 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 510 (AU$10) | AU$42 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,879 (AU$55) | AU$215 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,209 (AU$62) | AU$127 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 384 (AU$7) | AU$20 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 152 (AU$2.94) | AU$4.92 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 298 (AU$5.74) | AU$9 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,329 (AU$719) | AU$756 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.79 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.25 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,197 (AU$81) | AU$109 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 170 (AU$3.28) | AU$40 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 543 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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