Cost of living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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| Food | + 50% | |||
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| Food in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 638 (₨642) | ₨210 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (₨385) | ₨323 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 (₨156) | ₨132 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (₨77) | ₨56 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (₨128) | ₨87 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 244 (₨245) | ₨38 | + 552% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 (₨377) | ₨198 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 188 (₨189) | ₨127 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (₨55) | ₨24 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (₨85) | ₨131 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (₨525) | ₨942 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 (₨153) | ₨88 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (₨44) | ₨34 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨29,600 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨20,939 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,602 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,872 (₨55,198) | ₨19,622 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨10,558 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,385 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨624 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨26,019 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,339 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 (₨271) | ₨388 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (₨402) | ₨293 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 76% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,116 (₨8,164) | ₨2,407 | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,578 (₨3,599) | ₨2,697 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,427 (₨6,465) | ₨4,151 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,000 (₨8,048) | ₨3,191 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨903,806 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,250 (₨1,257) | ₨1,126 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,208 (₨1,215) | ₨221 | + 449% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 115% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 773 (₨778) | ₨105 | + 637% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,728 (₨1,738) | ₨191 | + 810% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (₨1,509) | ₨932 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 328 (₨330) | ₨268 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (₨238) | ₨199 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 274 (₨275) | ₨316 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 184 (₨185) | ₨121 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (₨101) | ₨96 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,005 (₨1,011) | ₨278 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 3,454 (₨3,475) | ₨1,365 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (₨579) | ₨443 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,638 (₨5,671) | ₨1,434 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (₨4,024) | ₨1,858 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 422 (₨424) | ₨1,031 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 208 (₨209) | ₨284 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 375 (₨377) | ₨217 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,234 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,999 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨311 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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