- Cost of Living
- Russia
- China
- Belgorod
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgorod, Russia compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgorod (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 304 (元35) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 258 (元30) | 元10 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 135 (元16) | 元10 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 44 (元5.08) | 元12 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 73 (元8) | 元8 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 145 (元17) | 元8 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 241 (元28) | 元20 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 65 (元7) | 元12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (元5.75) | 元8 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 56 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 460 (元53) | 元30 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 78 (元9) | 元5.00 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (元2.68) | 元20 | - 87% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Belgorod (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 27,477 (元3,150) | 元3,000 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,784 (元2,727) | 元1,500 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,264 (元1,062) | 元400 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 17,018 (元1,951) | 元2,000 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 12,396 (元1,421) | 元1,000 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,117 (元472) | 元300 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 536 (元61) | 元100 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,286 (元3,357) | 元4,000 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,650 (元418) | 元600 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 285 (元33) | 元30 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Belgorod (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,202 (元367) | 元300 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,650 (元189) | 元500 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,514 (元517) | 元500 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,425 (元507) | 元500 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Belgorod (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,146,790 (元131,473) | 元300,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 31 (元3.53) | 元6.00 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 696 (元80) | 元150 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 423 (元48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgorod (Russia) is 41% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 1,166 (元134) | 元10 | + 1236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 583 (元67) | 元20 | + 234% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 (元57) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 159 (元18) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 156 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 201 (元23) | 元30 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 55 (元6) | 元12 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (元34) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Belgorod (Russia) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 837 (元96) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 366 (元42) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,337 (元153) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,752 (元315) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 295 (元34) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 118 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 159 (元18) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 39,000 (元4,471) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.49 (元0.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,095 (元240) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 90 (元10) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgorod (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,900
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,103
(руб 61,953)
in Belgorod.
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