- Cost of Living
- Russia
- China
- Belgorod
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgorod, Russia compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgorod (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 364 (元37) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 258 (元26) | 元10 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (元14) | 元10 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 45 (元4.64) | 元12 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 73 (元7) | 元8 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 145 (元15) | 元8 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 241 (元25) | 元20 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 77 (元8) | 元12 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (元5.15) | 元8 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 56 (元5.73) | 元6.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 460 (元47) | 元30 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 78 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (元2.41) | 元20 | - 88% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Belgorod (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 27,477 (元2,824) | 元3,000 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,784 (元2,444) | 元1,500 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,264 (元952) | 元400 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 17,018 (元1,749) | 元2,000 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 12,396 (元1,274) | 元1,000 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,117 (元423) | 元300 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 536 (元55) | 元100 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,286 (元3,010) | 元4,000 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,650 (元375) | 元600 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 285 (元29) | 元30 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Belgorod (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,202 (元329) | 元300 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,650 (元170) | 元500 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,514 (元464) | 元500 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,425 (元455) | 元500 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Belgorod (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,146,790 (元117,855) | 元300,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 31 (元3.16) | 元6.00 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 696 (元72) | 元150 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 601 (元62) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgorod (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 1,166 (元120) | 元10 | + 1098% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 583 (元60) | 元20 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 (元51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 159 (元16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 156 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 201 (元21) | 元30 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 55 (元5.67) | 元12 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (元31) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Belgorod (Russia) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 837 (元86) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 366 (元38) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,337 (元137) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,752 (元283) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 295 (元30) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 118 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 159 (元16) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 39,000 (元4,008) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.49 (元0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,095 (元215) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 90 (元9) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgorod (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,800
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,932
(руб 67,450)
in Belgorod.
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