Cost of living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 638 (£5.32) | £9 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (£3.19) | £5.60 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 (£1.29) | £3.74 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (£0.64) | £1.03 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (£1.06) | £3.05 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 244 (£2.03) | £2.14 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 (£3.12) | £3.43 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 188 (£1.57) | £1.65 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (£0.45) | £0.78 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (£0.70) | £2.09 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (£4.35) | £8 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 (£1.27) | £2.13 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (£0.37) | £0.90 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | £1,117 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | £2,165 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £192 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,872 (£458) | £1,663 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £1,186 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £93 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | £23 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | £322 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £62 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 (£2.25) | £5.00 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (£3.34) | £11 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Leeds | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,116 (£68) | £68 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,578 (£30) | £28 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,427 (£54) | £71 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,000 (£67) | £91 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £18,138 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | £1.48 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,250 (£10) | £75 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,251 (£10) | £13 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 773 (£6) | £4.27 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,728 (£14) | £9 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (£13) | £87 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 328 (£2.74) | £2.12 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (£1.97) | £1.47 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 274 (£2.28) | £2.95 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 184 (£1.53) | £1.76 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (£0.84) | £1.33 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,005 (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 3,454 (£29) | £24 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (£4.80) | £14 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,638 (£47) | £85 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (£33) | £48 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 422 (£3.52) | £9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 208 (£1.74) | £3.27 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 375 (£3.13) | £4.58 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £30 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £11 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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