Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Russia
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Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is 143% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (руб 1,957) | руб 496 | + 295% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (руб 1,123) | руб 370 | + 203% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (руб 426) | руб 195 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (руб 83) | руб 85 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 (руб 290) | руб 119 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (руб 190) | руб 197 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (руб 520) | руб 431 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (руб 111) | руб 111 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (руб 140) | руб 50 | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 (руб 280) | руб 78 | + 257% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (руб 1,040) | руб 726 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (руб 236) | руб 148 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (руб 116) | руб 45 | + 156% | |
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 | €1,282 (руб 111,085) | руб 92,638 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 (руб 97,686) | руб 56,538 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (руб 8,667) | руб 9,374 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 (руб 62,638) | руб 45,680 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (руб 53,972) | руб 28,184 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (руб 4,728) | руб 6,168 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (руб 2,561) | руб 491 | + 422% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (руб 43,333) | руб 25,097 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (руб 10,400) | руб 10,146 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (руб 347) | руб 626 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (руб 2,209) | руб 1,061 | + 108% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (руб 8,662) | руб 5,476 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (руб 5,159) | руб 3,659 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (руб 8,752) | руб 7,691 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (руб 10,265) | руб 8,501 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (руб 1,733,334) | руб 2,157,330 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.30 (руб 199) | руб 51 | + 293% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (руб 3,467) | руб 2,318 | + 50% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (руб 596) | руб 511 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (руб 2,600) | руб 1,858 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 (руб 328) | руб 385 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 (руб 386) | руб 259 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (руб 296) | руб 285 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (руб 150) | руб 115 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (руб 260) | руб 154 | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (руб 1,922) | руб 842 | + 128% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Aland Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (руб 5,200) | руб 1,814 | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (руб 2,205) | руб 723 | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (руб 2,600) | руб 7,974 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (руб 6,933) | руб 3,857 | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (руб 1,141) | руб 461 | + 147% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (руб 433) | руб 217 | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (руб 579) | руб 259 | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (руб 47,667) | руб 71,350 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (руб 9) | руб 2.76 | + 215% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (руб 5,200) | руб 4,408 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (руб 765) | руб 205 | + 274% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 64% more expensive than in Russia
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