- Cost of Living
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- Chita
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Cost of living in Chita, Russia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Chita (Russia) is 3% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 568 (€8) | €5.19 | + 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 474 (€6) | €4.72 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (€2.67) | €2.81 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 52 (€0.69) | €0.71 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 94 (€1.24) | €2.08 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 73 (€0.96) | €1.64 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 575 (€8) | €4.69 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (€1.03) | €1.12 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (€0.61) | €1.52 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 46 (€0.60) | €0.69 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 212 (€2.80) | €3.40 | - 18% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 46 (€0.61) | €1.20 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (€0.36) | €0.35 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Chita (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 59,278 (€784) | €558 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 29,028 (€384) | €374 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,561 (€87) | €142 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 18,417 (€244) | €373 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 11,928 (€158) | €300 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,122 (€55) | €69 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 856 (€11) | €13 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 15,000 (€198) | €389 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (€40) | €79 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 138 (€1.83) | €5.82 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 184 (€2.44) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Chita (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,281 (€43) | €55 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,781 (€37) | €26 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,158 (€42) | €63 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 1,939 (€26) | €81 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Chita (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 600,000 (€7,936) | €20,154 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (€0.46) | €1.18 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 478 (€6) | €19 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 294 (€3.89) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Chita (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 150 (€1.98) | €5.06 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 50 (€0.66) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 300 (€3.97) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 184 (€2.44) | €3.45 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 80 (€1.06) | €3.50 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 465 (€6) | €4.01 | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 34 (€0.45) | €1.56 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (€1.35) | €1.76 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 200 (€2.65) | €7 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Chita (Russia) is 35% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,781 (€24) | €15 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 456 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 824 (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,500 (€33) | €26 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 372 (€4.92) | €3.77 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 156 (€2.06) | €1.65 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 184 (€2.44) | €1.13 | + 116% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (€0.04) | €0.10 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,962 (€79) | €27 | + 195% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 80 (€1.06) | €3.37 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chita (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,612
(руб 121,874)
in Chita.
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