Cost of living in Vladivostok, Russia vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Vladivostok (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 435 (€4.74) | €16 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 300 (€3.27) | €7 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (€1.45) | €4.12 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (€0.99) | €1.23 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 101 (€1.09) | €4.06 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 166 (€1.80) | €1.54 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 275 (€3.00) | €4.69 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 154 (€1.68) | €1.50 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 (€0.51) | €0.98 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (€0.73) | €1.30 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 560 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (€1.16) | €2.01 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €0.62 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Vladivostok (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 75,985 (€828) | €592 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,466 (€495) | €430 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,752 (€74) | €121 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,367 (€396) | €424 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,125 (€274) | €315 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,777 (€52) | €82 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 663 (€7) | €20 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 24,830 (€270) | €379 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,406 (€59) | €111 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 699 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,002 (€11) | €6 | + 76% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Vladivostok (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,567 (€39) | €78 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,754 (€30) | €22 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,767 (€52) | €80 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,365 (€69) | €89 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Vladivostok (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 966,446 (€10,525) | €20,726 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (€0.49) | €1.58 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,134 (€12) | €30 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 675 (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Vladivostok (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 407 (€4.44) | €3.14 | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,071 (€12) | €9 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,223 (€13) | €31 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 227 (€2.48) | €3.64 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 145 (€1.57) | €4.30 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 231 (€2.51) | €3.74 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 87 (€0.95) | €1.84 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 115 (€1.25) | €2.07 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 645 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Vladivostok (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,370 (€15) | €26 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 643 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,879 (€31) | €45 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,557 (€50) | €45 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 366 (€3.99) | €9 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 144 (€1.57) | €3.80 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 285 (€3.10) | €3.87 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,329 (€407) | €434 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.80 (€0.04) | €0.36 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,316 (€47) | €41 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 87 (€0.94) | €4.66 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vladivostok (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,140 (руб 104,708) in Vladivostok.
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