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- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Cost of living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 638 ($6) | $30 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 ($3.86) | $18 | - 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 ($1.56) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 ($0.78) | $3.13 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 127 ($1.28) | $5.82 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 244 ($2.45) | $7 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 ($3.77) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 188 ($1.90) | $4.63 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 ($0.55) | $2.88 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 ($0.85) | $5.28 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 ($5.26) | $23 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 ($1.53) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 ($0.44) | $3.84 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,946 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,482 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $548 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,872 ($553) | $1,663 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $800 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $162 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $98 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $674 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 ($2.71) | $12 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 ($4.03) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,116 ($82) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,578 ($36) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,427 ($65) | $177 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,000 ($81) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $14,541 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $2.63 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,250 ($13) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,251 ($13) | $27 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 773 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,728 ($17) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 ($15) | $133 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 328 ($3.31) | $13 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 ($2.38) | $9 | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 274 ($2.76) | $9 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 184 ($1.85) | $3.98 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 ($1.01) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,005 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 3,454 ($35) | $58 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 ($5.79) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,638 ($57) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 ($40) | $145 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 422 ($4.25) | $15 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 208 ($2.09) | $9 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 375 ($3.77) | $7 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $117 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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