Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Russia
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Food | + 246% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is 246% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (руб 1,246) | руб 397 | + 214% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (руб 927) | руб 285 | + 226% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (руб 556) | руб 143 | + 289% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (руб 121) | руб 66 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | €6.00 (руб 556) | руб 89 | + 528% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (руб 371) | руб 129 | + 188% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €24 (руб 2,226) | руб 344 | + 546% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (руб 232) | руб 109 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (руб 74) | руб 35 | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (руб 184) | руб 66 | + 178% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (руб 1,206) | руб 592 | + 104% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (руб 278) | руб 110 | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (руб 185) | руб 29 | + 535% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Aland Islands is 113% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (руб 92,739) | руб 68,344 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (руб 78,828) | руб 38,456 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (руб 9,274) | руб 6,392 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (руб 71,873) | руб 32,034 | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (руб 46,370) | руб 22,108 | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (руб 4,637) | руб 4,038 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (руб 2,736) | руб 468 | + 485% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (руб 46,370) | руб 25,223 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (руб 13,911) | руб 6,505 | + 114% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (руб 278) | руб 416 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (руб 3,710) | руб 926 | + 300% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (руб 9,274) | руб 4,620 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (руб 4,173) | руб 2,592 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (руб 8,115) | руб 5,570 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (руб 16,693) | руб 6,801 | + 145% | |
Transportation | + 595% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is 595% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (руб 2,503,957) | руб 1,237,120 | + 102% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (руб 136) | руб 47 | + 190% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €240 (руб 22,257) | руб 1,545 | + 1341% | |
Personal Care | + 192% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is 192% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (руб 927) | руб 476 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 514 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (руб 9,274) | руб 1,282 | + 623% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (руб 464) | руб 311 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (руб 348) | руб 183 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 (руб 464) | руб 213 | + 117% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (руб 371) | руб 80 | + 361% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (руб 371) | руб 99 | + 275% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (руб 2,782) | руб 570 | + 388% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (руб 2,782) | руб 1,449 | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €28 (руб 2,597) | руб 575 | + 352% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (руб 11,129) | руб 5,967 | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (руб 8,347) | руб 3,419 | + 144% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (руб 1,113) | руб 387 | + 187% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (руб 278) | руб 168 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (руб 556) | руб 223 | + 150% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (руб 4,637) | руб 3,491 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (руб 1,020) | руб 160 | + 537% | |
TOTAL | + 235% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 235% more expensive than in Russia
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