Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (руб 1,008) | руб 466 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (руб 840) | руб 308 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (руб 254) | руб 178 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (руб 62) | руб 79 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 (руб 179) | руб 115 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (руб 89) | руб 209 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (руб 406) | руб 412 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (руб 108) | руб 116 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (руб 81) | руб 59 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (руб 237) | руб 69 | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (руб 812) | руб 638 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (руб 162) | руб 131 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (руб 114) | руб 37 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (руб 81,193) | руб 61,886 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €980 (руб 66,308) | руб 44,108 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (руб 6,766) | руб 8,171 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (руб 50,746) | руб 37,668 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (руб 43,980) | руб 26,807 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (руб 4,060) | руб 4,924 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (руб 2,368) | руб 526 | + 350% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (руб 33,830) | руб 28,072 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (руб 10,149) | руб 8,737 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (руб 203) | руб 490 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (руб 1,353) | руб 773 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (руб 6,022) | руб 5,735 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €59 (руб 3,992) | руб 3,509 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (руб 6,089) | руб 6,597 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (руб 5,413) | руб 7,183 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (руб 1,826,846) | руб 1,948,350 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 50 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,752 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (руб 457) | руб 466 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 459 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (руб 2,030) | руб 1,425 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.45 (руб 166) | руб 300 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (руб 168) | руб 210 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (руб 189) | руб 248 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (руб 135) | руб 101 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (руб 271) | руб 123 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (руб 2,030) | руб 662 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (руб 4,060) | руб 1,608 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (руб 1,624) | руб 566 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (руб 8,119) | руб 3,944 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (руб 6,089) | руб 4,438 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (руб 859) | руб 399 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (руб 338) | руб 188 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (руб 440) | руб 258 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (руб 37,214) | руб 48,131 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (руб 7) | руб 3.24 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (руб 4,060) | руб 2,786 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (руб 591) | руб 172 | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,068 prices entered by 412 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 37% more expensive than in Russia
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