Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 166% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (руб 925) | руб 379 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (руб 688) | руб 253 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (руб 413) | руб 141 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (руб 89) | руб 67 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (руб 413) | руб 87 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (руб 275) | руб 150 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €24 (руб 1,651) | руб 320 | + 416% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (руб 172) | руб 92 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (руб 55) | руб 33 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (руб 137) | руб 61 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (руб 895) | руб 530 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (руб 206) | руб 94 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (руб 138) | руб 31 | + 342% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 54% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (руб 68,809) | руб 74,693 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (руб 58,487) | руб 40,918 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (руб 6,881) | руб 6,323 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (руб 53,327) | руб 37,966 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (руб 34,404) | руб 23,804 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (руб 3,440) | руб 4,110 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (руб 2,030) | руб 417 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (руб 34,404) | руб 24,777 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (руб 10,321) | руб 5,517 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (руб 206) | руб 430 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (руб 2,752) | руб 724 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (руб 6,881) | руб 5,782 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (руб 3,096) | руб 2,885 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (руб 6,021) | руб 5,928 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (руб 12,386) | руб 6,846 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 363% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 363% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (руб 1,857,837) | руб 1,409,140 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (руб 101) | руб 45 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €240 (руб 16,514) | руб 1,896 | + 771% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 137% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (руб 688) | руб 502 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (руб 6,881) | руб 1,351 | + 409% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (руб 344) | руб 238 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (руб 258) | руб 155 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 (руб 344) | руб 198 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (руб 275) | руб 69 | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (руб 275) | руб 98 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (руб 2,064) | руб 603 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (руб 2,064) | руб 1,770 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (руб 1,927) | руб 610 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (руб 8,257) | руб 6,547 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (руб 6,193) | руб 3,282 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (руб 826) | руб 431 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (руб 206) | руб 219 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (руб 413) | руб 241 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,673 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (руб 3,440) | руб 3,321 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (руб 757) | руб 150 | + 404% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,473 prices entered by 471 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 144% more expensive than in Russia
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