Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 366% more expensive than in Tambov (Russia)
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 334% more expensive than in Tambov (Russia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| New York City (United States) | Tambov (Russia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $18 (руб 1,387) | руб 292 | 374% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $10 (руб 737) | руб 217 | 240% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $6 (руб 467) | руб 128 | 265% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.06 (руб 81) | руб 49 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $4.09 (руб 315) | руб 66 | 379% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.72 (руб 363) | руб 116 | 213% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (руб 577) | руб 189 | 205% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.24 (руб 326) | руб 58 | 465% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.86 (руб 143) | руб 21 | 575% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $4.26 (руб 327) | руб 49 | 568% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 (руб 1,258) | руб 415 | 203% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.30 (руб 177) | руб 89 | 98% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $3.15 (руб 242) | руб 25 | 856% |
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 529% more expensive than in Tambov (Russia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tambov (Russia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,780 (руб 290,788) | руб 20,974 | 1286% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,721 (руб 209,315) | руб 14,666 | 1327% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $145 (руб 11,153) | руб 5,577 | 100% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,647 (руб 203,604) | руб 14,795 | 1276% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,863 (руб 143,289) | руб 10,040 | 1327% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $106 (руб 8,151) | руб 3,521 | 131% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $55 (руб 4,266) | руб 611 | 598% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $304 (руб 23,374) | руб 31,981 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $243 (руб 18,723) | руб 6,118 | 206% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $13 (руб 1,011) | руб 615 | 64% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $24 (руб 1,812) | руб 1,892 | 4% |
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Tambov (Russia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tambov (Russia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $59 (руб 4,560) | руб 4,705 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $40 (руб 3,064) | руб 1,299 | 136% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $83 (руб 6,401) | руб 3,223 | 99% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $123 (руб 9,494) | руб 4,730 | 101% |
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 425% more expensive than in Tambov (Russia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tambov (Russia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $26,142 (руб 2,010,999) | руб 1,000,000 | 101% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.91 (руб 70) | руб 38 | 85% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $128 (руб 9,884) | руб 956 | 934% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $25 (руб 1,952) | руб 324 | 503% |
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Tambov (Russia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tambov (Russia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $9 (руб 654) | руб 532 | 23% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $24 (руб 1,812) | руб 458 | 296% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $176 (руб 13,504) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $8 (руб 617) | руб 170 | 262% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.63 (руб 356) | руб 150 | 137% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $7 (руб 531) | руб 176 | 202% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.95 (руб 381) | руб 64 | 493% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.37 (руб 182) | руб 107 | 70% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $31 (руб 2,352) | руб 221 | 964% |
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 289% more expensive than in Tambov (Russia) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Tambov (Russia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $63 (руб 4,879) | руб 1,058 | 361% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $33 (руб 2,538) | руб 519 | 389% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $402 (руб 30,943) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $135 (руб 10,386) | руб 1,770 | 487% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $18 (руб 1,385) | руб 195 | 611% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.29 (руб 407) | руб 78 | 421% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $8 (руб 640) | руб 120 | 435% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $398 (руб 30,624) | руб 40,000 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.48 (руб 37) | руб 5.00 | 643% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $93 (руб 7,133) | руб 1,463 | 388% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $15 (руб 1,158) | руб 101 | 1045% |
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For example, you would need at least руб 265,418 ($3,450) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 57,000 in Tambov.