Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (руб 618) | руб 478 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (руб 1,545) | руб 383 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 201 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (руб 196) | руб 85 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (руб 433) | руб 118 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 190 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 431 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 114 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 51 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (руб 154) | руб 80 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (руб 1,030) | руб 726 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 148 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 44 | - | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (руб 49,582) | руб 88,260 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (руб 44,135) | руб 53,559 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (руб 16,552) | руб 9,374 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 45,680 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 28,184 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (руб 3,090) | руб 6,168 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 495 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 25,427 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 10,146 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (руб 1,030) | руб 626 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,017 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,476 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,659 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,865 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 8,501 | - | |
| 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 2,157,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 51 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,232 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kiribati | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 511 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,858 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 385 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 259 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 285 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (руб 309) | руб 111 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 156 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 823 | - | |
| 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 618) | руб 1,781 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 700 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,872 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 469 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 218 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (руб 154) | руб 272 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 70,646 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.99 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 4,350 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (руб 755) | руб 206 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,330 prices entered by 528 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
51.493
RUB
/
AUD
Cost of living in Kiribati is 13% more expensive than in Russia
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