Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 70% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (руб 734) | руб 521 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (руб 1,835) | руб 371 | + 395% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 209 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (руб 232) | руб 84 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (руб 514) | руб 137 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 223 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 428 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 130 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 43 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (руб 183) | руб 84 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (руб 1,223) | руб 692 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 153 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 38 | - | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (руб 58,890) | руб 101,755 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (руб 52,420) | руб 58,371 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (руб 19,660) | руб 7,791 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 55,623 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 29,765 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (руб 3,670) | руб 5,810 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 840 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 23,393 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,096 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (руб 1,223) | руб 555 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 729 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,748 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,213 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,605 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,490 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,780,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 53 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,831 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 280 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 557 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,958 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 341 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 228 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 246 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (руб 367) | руб 129 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 134 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 562 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (руб 734) | руб 1,946 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 727 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,809 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,502 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 547 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 203 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (руб 183) | руб 262 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 56,114 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.61 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,079 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (руб 897) | руб 191 | + 369% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,837 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
61.160
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 15% more expensive than in Russia
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