- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Blagoveshchensk
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Blagoveshchensk, Russia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 338 (€4.48) | €5.19 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 336 (€4.45) | €4.72 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 236 (€3.13) | €2.81 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 (€0.66) | €0.71 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 71 (€0.94) | €2.08 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 190 (€2.51) | €1.64 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 298 (€3.95) | €4.69 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 133 (€1.75) | €1.12 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 74 (€0.98) | €1.52 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (€0.85) | €0.69 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 595 (€8) | €3.40 | + 131% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 84 (€1.11) | €1.20 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (€0.25) | €0.35 | - 29% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €558 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €374 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €142 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €373 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €300 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €69 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €13 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €389 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €79 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.82 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €55 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €26 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €63 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €81 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,154 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.18 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €19 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.06 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.45 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.56 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.76 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €7 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €15 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €13 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €23 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €26 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €3.77 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.65 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €1.13 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €27 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €3.37 | - | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is about the same as in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,679
(руб 126,974)
in Blagoveshchensk.
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