- Cost of Living
- Russia
- China
- Voronezh
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Voronezh, Russia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Voronezh (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 245 (元25) | 元26 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 236 (元24) | 元25 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 136 (元14) | 元8 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 52 (元5.34) | 元15 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 79 (元8) | 元9 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 111 (元11) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 227 (元23) | 元83 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 62 (元6) | 元6 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (元3.67) | 元5.66 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 56 (元5.70) | 元4.00 | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 508 (元52) | 元80 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 69 (元7) | 元8 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (元3.50) | 元6 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Voronezh (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,865 (元3,053) | 元3,286 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 26,598 (元2,719) | 元2,010 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,139 (元423) | 元483 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,027 (元1,945) | 元2,375 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,039 (元1,333) | 元1,454 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,841 (元290) | 元100 | + 190% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 383 (元39) | 元65 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 24,744 (元2,530) | 元10,000 | - 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,260 (元333) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 383 (元39) | 元38 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 761 (元78) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Voronezh (Russia) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,956 (元404) | 元509 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,482 (元254) | 元100 | + 154% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,811 (元390) | 元680 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,428 (元350) | 元1,500 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Voronezh (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 918,103 (元93,865) | 元183,333 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (元3.48) | 元7 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 963 (元98) | 元117 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 290 (元30) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Voronezh (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 219 (元22) | 元15 | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 541 (元55) | 元10 | + 453% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 582 (元59) | 元100 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 142 (元15) | 元15 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 129 (元13) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 144 (元15) | 元28 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 57 (元5.79) | 元7 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 112 (元11) | 元7 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 351 (元36) | 元40 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Voronezh (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 830 (元85) | 元100 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 532 (元54) | 元112 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,555 (元159) | 元120 | + 33% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,281 (元233) | 元195 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 237 (元24) | 元50 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 113 (元12) | 元38 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 135 (元14) | 元15 | - 10% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (元0.31) | 元1.00 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,319 (元237) | 元168 | + 41% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 77 (元8) | 元40 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Voronezh (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元10,000
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元8,058
(руб 78,818)
in Voronezh.
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