- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Blagoveshchensk
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Blagoveshchensk, Russia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 338 (€5.03) | €23 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 336 (€5.00) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 236 (€3.51) | €3.88 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 (€0.74) | €1.09 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 71 (€1.05) | €1.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 190 (€2.82) | €2.12 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 298 (€4.43) | €4.85 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 133 (€1.97) | €2.28 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 74 (€1.10) | €2.07 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (€0.95) | €0.79 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 595 (€9) | €5.00 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 84 (€1.24) | €2.63 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (€0.28) | €0.93 | - 70% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €2,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €250 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,311 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €37 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €20 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €85 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €37 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €119 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €104 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,835 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.72 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €147 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €5.45 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.20 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.80 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €0.80 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.50 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €41 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €90 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.36 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.71 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €154 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €16 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Blagoveshchensk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,433
(руб 96,433)
in Blagoveshchensk.
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