- Cost of Living
- Russia
- China
- Rybinsk
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rybinsk, Russia compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Rybinsk (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 元10 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元10 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 31 (元3.17) | 元12 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 45 (元4.61) | 元8 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 75 (元8) | 元8 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 37 (元3.79) | 元12 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 14 (元1.43) | 元8 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元30 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 55 (元5.63) | 元5.00 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (元3.28) | 元20 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Rybinsk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元3,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元1,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元400 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 300 (元31) | 元100 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 元4,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,200 (元328) | 元600 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 260 (元27) | 元30 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Rybinsk (Russia) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元300 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元500 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元500 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元500 | - | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Rybinsk (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元6.00 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 600 (元61) | 元150 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Rybinsk (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元10 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 24 (元2.46) | 元12 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 60 (元6) | 元5.00 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Rybinsk (Russia) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 600 (元61) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 45 (元4.61) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 60 (元6) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 20, 2014.
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Cost of living in Rybinsk (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,300
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,649
(руб 74,689)
in Rybinsk.
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