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Cost of living in Kirov, Russia compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Kirov (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 313 (元32) | 元45 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 158 (元16) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 195 (元20) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 37 (元3.78) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | руб 75 (元8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 67 (元7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 204 (元21) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 64 (元7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 29 (元3.04) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 55 (元5.70) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 294 (元30) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 72 (元7) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (元2.36) | - | - | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Kirov (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,876 (元2,256) | 元1,500 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (元1,031) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,189 (元535) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 10,000 (元1,031) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (元722) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,286 (元236) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 408 (元42) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 22,100 (元2,279) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,210 (元331) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 300 (元31) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 (元31) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Kirov (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,210 (元228) | 元500 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,459 (元254) | 元250 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,711 (元280) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,160 (元429) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Kirov (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 300,000 (元30,941) | 元99,994 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (元3.68) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 (元124) | 元83 | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Kirov (Russia) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 100 (元10) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 300 (元31) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 619 (元64) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (元26) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (元19) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 75 (元8) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 37 (元3.78) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 71 (元7) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 572 (元59) | 元30 | + 97% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Kirov (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 (元52) | 元90 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 298 (元31) | 元70 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 768 (元79) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,000 (元103) | 元300 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 (元15) | 元45 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 81 (元8) | 元25 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 94 (元10) | 元10 | - 3% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 50,000 (元5,157) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,063 (元316) | 元150 | + 111% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (元9) | 元20 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kirov (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Zibo (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元4,600
in Zibo
you would need to make just about 元4,356
(руб 42,233)
in Kirov.
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