- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Sochi
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sochi, Russia compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sochi (Russia) is 60% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 330 (142₴) | 94₴ | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 238 (102₴) | 33₴ | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 138 (59₴) | 28₴ | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 (21₴) | 17₴ | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (30₴) | 20₴ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 97 (42₴) | 38₴ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 183 (78₴) | 52₴ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 54 (23₴) | 26₴ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 31 (13₴) | 9₴ | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (26₴) | 11₴ | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 490 (210₴) | 58₴ | + 261% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 74 (32₴) | 18₴ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (14₴) | 14₴ | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Sochi (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 56,000 (24,053₴) | 2,333₴ | + 931% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,000 (18,899₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,625 (2,416₴) | 850₴ | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,000 (15,892₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 23,000 (9,879₴) | 4,000₴ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,333 (1,432₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 626 (269₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,506 (9,667₴) | 10,500₴ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,632 (1,560₴) | 1,350₴ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 290 (125₴) | 30₴ | + 315% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 324 (139₴) | 100₴ | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Sochi (Russia) is 131% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,910 (1,250₴) | 500₴ | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,387 (1,025₴) | 500₴ | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,248 (1,395₴) | 500₴ | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,791 (2,917₴) | 800₴ | + 265% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Sochi (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 959,171 (411,976₴) | 150,000₴ | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 37 (16₴) | 17₴ | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 3,100 (1,331₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Sochi (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 505 (217₴) | 200₴ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 442 (190₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,593 (684₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30₴ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 178 (76₴) | 20₴ | + 281% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 134 (58₴) | 20₴ | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 78 (34₴) | 9₴ | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 73 (32₴) | 30₴ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 385 (165₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Sochi (Russia) is 157% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,986 (853₴) | 200₴ | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 641 (275₴) | 135₴ | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,617 (1,124₴) | 140₴ | + 703% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,472 (1,921₴) | 300₴ | + 540% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 466 (200₴) | 40₴ | + 401% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 160 (69₴) | 18₴ | + 293% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 187 (80₴) | 20₴ | + 301% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.31 (0.56₴) | 1.00₴ | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,251 (967₴) | 203₴ | + 377% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 87 (37₴) | 28₴ | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sochi (Russia) is 60% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 11,831₴
(руб 27,545)
in Sochi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400₴
in Zhytomyr.
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