Cost of living in Yakutsk (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Thane (India)
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| Food in Yakutsk (Russia) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yakutsk (Russia) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 373 (₨364) | ₨844 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 484 (₨474) | ₨288 | 64% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 177 (₨173) | ₨124 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 87 (₨85) | ₨62 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 119 (₨116) | ₨64 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 197 (₨193) | ₨37 | 420% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 327 (₨320) | ₨274 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 170 (₨166) | ₨168 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 61 (₨60) | ₨24 | 152% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 74 (₨73) | ₨138 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 850 (₨831) | ₨588 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 130 (₨127) | ₨73 | 74% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 34 (₨33) | ₨31 | 9% |
| Housing in Yakutsk (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 48,592 (₨47,533) | ₨34,699 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 35,402 (₨34,631) | ₨22,512 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 8,425 (₨8,241) | ₨5,414 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 35,299 (₨34,530) | ₨21,166 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 27,180 (₨26,587) | ₨12,897 | 106% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 5,110 (₨4,998) | ₨2,613 | 91% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 1,132 (₨1,107) | ₨800 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 36,368 (₨35,575) | ₨35,364 | 1% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,987 (₨5,857) | ₨15,424 | 62% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 437 (₨428) | ₨395 | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 1,407 (₨1,376) | ₨526 | 162% |
| Clothes in Yakutsk (Russia) is 70% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 5,328 (₨5,212) | ₨2,258 | 131% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 3,771 (₨3,689) | ₨2,459 | 50% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,369 (₨6,230) | ₨3,268 | 91% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 5,122 (₨5,010) | ₨2,619 | 91% |
| Transportation in Yakutsk (Russia) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 724,916 (₨709,119) | ₨830,309 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 50 (₨49) | ₨83 | 41% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 1,037 (₨1,014) | ₨945 | 7% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 954 (₨933) | ₨182 | 412% |
| Personal Care in Yakutsk (Russia) is 35% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 469 (₨459) | ₨102 | 349% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 475 (₨465) | ₨461 | 1% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,119 (₨1,095) | ₨591 | 85% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 213 (₨209) | ₨260 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 236 (₨231) | ₨183 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 238 (₨233) | ₨181 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 123 (₨121) | ₨125 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 127 (₨125) | ₨79 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 428 (₨418) | ₨216 | 93% |
| Entertainment in Yakutsk (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 1,735 (₨1,698) | ₨923 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 657 (₨643) | ₨496 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 6,046 (₨5,915) | ₨1,737 | 241% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 3,946 (₨3,860) | ₨2,000 | 93% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 328 (₨321) | ₨483 | 34% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 186 (₨181) | ₨222 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 260 (₨254) | ₨212 | 20% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 48,272 (₨47,220) | ₨35,595 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 4.78 (₨4.67) | ₨20 | 77% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 5,136 (₨5,024) | ₨2,228 | 125% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 131 (₨128) | ₨251 | 49% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨137,646 (руб 140,713) in Yakutsk to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨112,000 in Thane.