Cost of living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 638 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (€3.81) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 (€1.54) | €3.99 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (€0.77) | €1.26 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (€1.26) | €3.08 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 244 (€2.42) | €2.45 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 (€3.73) | €5.20 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 188 (€1.87) | €2.18 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (€0.54) | €1.58 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (€0.84) | €0.98 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (€5.19) | €5.56 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 (€1.52) | €1.97 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (€0.44) | €1.22 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,069 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €706 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €153 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,872 (€546) | €522 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €425 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €109 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | €21 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €448 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €92 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 (€2.68) | €4.89 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (€3.98) | €12 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,116 (€81) | €77 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,578 (€36) | €37 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,427 (€64) | €86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,000 (€80) | €112 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,774 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.65 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,250 (€12) | €79 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,249 (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 773 (€8) | €6 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,728 (€17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (€15) | €45 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 328 (€3.27) | €3.41 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (€2.35) | €2.01 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 274 (€2.73) | €2.40 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 184 (€1.83) | €1.24 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.00) | €1.14 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,005 (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 3,454 (€34) | €34 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (€5.73) | €23 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,638 (€56) | €51 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (€40) | €49 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 422 (€4.20) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 208 (€2.07) | €2.86 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 375 (€3.73) | €2.98 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €29 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.73 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2024.
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