- Cost of Living
- Russia
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- Surgut
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surgut, Russia compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surgut (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 700 (元71) | 元45 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 425 (元43) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 98 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (元5.21) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (元8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 127 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 (元6) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (元3.91) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 417 (元43) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 78 (元8) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (元2.72) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Surgut (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,500 (元4,338) | 元1,500 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 35,000 (元3,572) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,000 (元919) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,000 (元2,552) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 20,000 (元2,041) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,000 (元408) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 550 (元56) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 17,500 (元1,786) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,500 (元357) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 250 (元26) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (元41) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Surgut (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,333 (元544) | 元500 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,067 (元313) | 元250 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (元510) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (元510) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Surgut (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 700,000 (元71,443) | 元99,994 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 (元2.65) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 825 (元84) | 元83 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Surgut (Russia) is 1% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 60 (元6) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 (元51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 200 (元20) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 125 (元13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 135 (元14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 60 (元6) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 60 (元6) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 375 (元38) | 元30 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Surgut (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,133 (元116) | 元90 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 550 (元56) | 元70 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 500 (元51) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,500 (元357) | 元300 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (元20) | 元45 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 110 (元11) | 元25 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 123 (元13) | 元10 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.50 (元0.15) | 元0.30 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,000 (元510) | 元150 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 75 (元8) | 元20 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Surgut (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,045
(руб 49,432)
in Surgut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,600
in Zibo.
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