Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 618 (246 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 331 (132 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 167 (66 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 68 (27 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 102 (40 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 114 (45 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 391 (156 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (35 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (17 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (25 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 504 (200 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 109 (43 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (10 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 30,179 (12,001 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 18,918 (7,523 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,326 (2,913 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 18,523 (7,366 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 12,726 (5,061 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,732 (1,882 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 557 (221 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,725 (9,435 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,020 (1,996 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 362 (144 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 511 (203 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,518 (1,001 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,672 (665 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,854 (1,135 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,530 (1,404 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,338,980 (532,476 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 49 (19 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,187 (472 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 480 (191 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 304 (121 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (201 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,283 (510 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 182 (73 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 171 (68 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 143 (57 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 84 (33 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 89 (35 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 310 (123 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chelyabinsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,184 (471 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (239 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,983 (789 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,892 (1,150 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 274 (109 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 163 (65 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 178 (71 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,739 (13,815 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.79 (0.71 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,814 (721 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 176 (70 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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