Cost of living in Vladivostok (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Vladivostok (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 586 ($5.90) | $16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 457 ($4.60) | $10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 170 ($1.71) | $4.44 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 109 ($1.10) | $1.00 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 130 ($1.31) | $5.35 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 194 ($1.95) | $4.13 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 376 ($3.79) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 162 ($1.63) | $3.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 ($0.61) | $2.24 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 91 ($0.92) | $5.88 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 714 ($7) | $17 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 124 ($1.25) | $2.71 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 ($0.34) | $2.51 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Vladivostok (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 96,650 ($973) | $1,737 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,711 ($541) | $1,390 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,887 ($69) | $240 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 45,652 ($460) | $1,474 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,871 ($331) | $1,010 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,101 ($41) | $140 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 611 ($6) | $67 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 19,226 ($194) | $351 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,289 ($73) | $125 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 699 ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,002 ($10) | $33 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Vladivostok (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,693 ($37) | $65 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,642 ($27) | $71 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,936 ($50) | $97 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,301 ($53) | $188 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Vladivostok (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,948,110 ($19,619) | $27,148 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 ($0.50) | $0.94 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,225 ($12) | $57 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 759 ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Vladivostok (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 407 ($4.10) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,071 ($11) | $27 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,484 ($15) | $116 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 239 ($2.41) | $7 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 192 ($1.93) | $3.32 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 195 ($1.96) | $3.07 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 148 ($1.49) | $4.05 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 128 ($1.29) | $1.73 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 498 ($5.01) | $31 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Vladivostok (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,413 ($14) | $43 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 614 ($6) | $20 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,879 ($29) | $235 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,209 ($32) | $98 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 384 ($3.87) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 152 ($1.53) | $4.83 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 298 ($3.00) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,329 ($376) | $627 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.79 ($0.04) | $0.39 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,197 ($42) | $46 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 170 ($1.71) | $9 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 395 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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