Cost of living in Perm (Russia) is 36% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Perm (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Perm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 355 (₨460) | ₨256 | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 316 (₨409) | ₨326 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 164 (₨213) | ₨114 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 61 (₨79) | ₨55 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 79 (₨102) | ₨79 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 127 (₨164) | ₨35 | + 370% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 352 (₨456) | ₨198 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (₨120) | ₨129 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (₨44) | ₨25 | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (₨79) | ₨119 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 612 (₨792) | ₨948 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (₨138) | ₨89 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (₨29) | ₨33 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Perm (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Perm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,455 (₨47,194) | ₨28,689 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 28,058 (₨36,323) | ₨19,604 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,436 (₨7,037) | ₨4,718 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 27,830 (₨36,028) | ₨16,749 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,142 (₨20,897) | ₨10,390 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,168 (₨4,102) | ₨4,481 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 476 (₨616) | ₨629 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 25,381 (₨32,858) | ₨25,357 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,275 (₨8,124) | ₨9,505 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 312 (₨404) | ₨377 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 313 (₨405) | ₨344 | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Perm (Russia) is 65% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Perm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,667 (₨4,747) | ₨2,498 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,814 (₨3,643) | ₨2,451 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,462 (₨5,776) | ₨3,698 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,122 (₨6,631) | ₨2,728 | + 143% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Perm (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Perm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,129,900 (₨1,462,753) | ₨803,850 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (₨59) | ₨87 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,148 (₨1,486) | ₨1,076 | + 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 320 (₨415) | ₨240 | + 73% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Perm (Russia) is 31% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Perm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 376 (₨487) | ₨130 | + 273% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 355 (₨459) | ₨191 | + 141% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,023 (₨1,325) | ₨931 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 208 (₨269) | ₨268 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 129 (₨166) | ₨168 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 155 (₨200) | ₨250 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (₨100) | ₨121 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 88 (₨113) | ₨89 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 337 (₨437) | ₨308 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Perm (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Perm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 983 (₨1,273) | ₨1,134 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 614 (₨795) | ₨423 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,895 (₨5,042) | ₨1,434 | + 252% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,379 (₨3,079) | ₨1,662 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 296 (₨384) | ₨965 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 134 (₨173) | ₨303 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 161 (₨208) | ₨222 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,786 (₨46,328) | ₨41,604 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.69 (₨2.19) | ₨2.58 | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,629 (₨3,404) | ₨1,999 | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (₨173) | ₨311 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on August 16, 2022.
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