Cost of living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 638 ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 ($5.44) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 ($2.20) | $3.76 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 ($1.09) | $1.12 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 ($1.80) | $3.21 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 244 ($3.46) | $3.99 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 ($5.32) | $5.88 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 188 ($2.68) | $3.17 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 ($0.77) | $1.67 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 ($1.20) | $1.82 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 ($7) | $16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 ($2.16) | $2.34 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 ($0.63) | $1.23 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $1,077 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $849 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $196 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,872 ($780) | $781 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $533 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $122 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $40 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $322 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $90 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 ($3.83) | $9 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 ($5.68) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,116 ($115) | $47 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,578 ($51) | $37 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,427 ($91) | $100 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,000 ($114) | $79 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $21,332 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.84 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,250 ($18) | $32 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,209 ($17) | $21 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 773 ($11) | $5.00 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,728 ($25) | $12 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 ($21) | $78 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 328 ($4.67) | $5.68 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 ($3.36) | $3.42 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 274 ($3.89) | $4.39 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 184 ($2.61) | $3.46 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 ($1.42) | $2.06 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,005 ($14) | $14 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 3,454 ($49) | $36 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,638 ($80) | $58 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 ($57) | $53 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 422 ($5.99) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 208 ($2.96) | $4.39 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 375 ($5.33) | $5.00 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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