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Cost of living in Novorossiysk, Russia compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 800 (元82) | 元45 | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 600 (元62) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 160 (元16) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 120 (元12) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | руб 60 (元6) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (元8) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 150 (元15) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 100 (元10) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 100 (元10) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (元3.08) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 800 (元82) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 50 (元5.14) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 12 (元1.23) | - | - | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,000 (元2,569) | 元1,500 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,000 (元1,850) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,500 (元462) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 22,500 (元2,312) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 11,000 (元1,130) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,500 (元360) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 580 (元60) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 12,000 (元1,233) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,000 (元206) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 150 (元15) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,500 (元257) | 元500 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元250 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 2,000 (元206) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 800,000 (元82,216) | 元99,994 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (元3.29) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元83 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Novorossiysk (Russia) is in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
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.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 40 (元4.11) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 75 (元8) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元30 | - | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 0% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 元90 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (元62) | 元70 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元300 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元45 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元25 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 100 (元10) | 元10 | + 3% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 元150 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元20 | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Novorossiysk (Russia) is about the same as in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,045
(руб 49,087)
in Novorossiysk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,900
in Zibo.
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