Cost of living comparison
compared to
Russia vs. Makhachkala Cost of Living Summary
Russia is 13.6% more expensive than Makhachkala.
- Restaurants
-
pay 19.9% more in Russia
- Groceries
-
pay 28.8% more in Russia
- Transportation
-
pay 11.3% more in Russia
- Housing
-
pay 19.0% more in Russia
- Childcare
-
pay 47.7% more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 12.8% less in Russia
- Clothing
-
pay 18.8% less in Russia
The cost of childcare, groceries, restaurants, housing, and transportation in Russia are more expensive than in Makhachkala. Expenses including clothing and entertainment and sports are lower in Russia.
Russia vs. Makhachkala Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Russia instead of Makhachkala, you would:
pay 19.9% more for restaurants
|
Makhachkala
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.92
RUB1,159.86
|
$9.65
RUB750.26
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.76
RUB370.32
|
$5.53
RUB429.86
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.77
RUB59.73
|
$1.06
RUB82.04
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.32
RUB24.69
|
$0.51
RUB39.84
|
|
Makhachkala vs. Russia - Cost of restaurants
pay 28.8% more for groceries
|
Makhachkala
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.60
RUB46.29
|
$0.63
RUB48.99
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.49
RUB116.16
|
$5.02
RUB390.35
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.44
RUB422.88
|
$4.22
RUB328.07
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.34
RUB103.83
|
$1.60
RUB124.25
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.78
RUB215.85
|
$2.20
RUB171.01
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.78
RUB60.32
|
$0.79
RUB61.35
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
RUB57.82
|
$0.80
RUB62.32
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.19
RUB92.39
|
$0.93
RUB72.28
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.80
RUB62.34
|
$1.25
RUB97.49
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.36
RUB28.01
|
$0.38
RUB29.48
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.20
RUB15.77
|
$0.30
RUB23.55
|
|
Makhachkala vs. Russia - Cost of groceries
pay 11.3% more for transportation
|
Makhachkala
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.48
RUB192.90
|
$2.69
RUB209.35
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$21.72
RUB1,688.04
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,354.88
RUB2,592,239.27
|
$31,562.55
RUB2,452,945.27
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.78
RUB293.92
|
$4.94
RUB384.30
|
|
Makhachkala vs. Russia - Cost of transportation
pay 19.0% more for housing
|
Makhachkala
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$9.35
RUB726.37
|
$7.57
RUB588.25
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$498.22
RUB38,719.93
|
$433.96
RUB33,726.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$298.93
RUB23,231.96
|
$300.84
RUB23,380.59
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$39.92
RUB3,102.33
|
$82.77
RUB6,432.37
|
|
Makhachkala vs. Russia - Cost of housing
pay 47.7% more for childcare
|
Makhachkala
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$158.98
RUB12,355.59
|
$300.70
RUB23,369.39
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,318.12
RUB568,741.93
|
$7,780.29
RUB604,660.71
|
|
Makhachkala vs. Russia - Cost of childcare
pay 12.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Makhachkala
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.70
RUB132.06
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.05
RUB236.79
|
$2.17
RUB168.48
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.98
RUB231.45
|
$2.68
RUB208.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.73
RUB3,476.10
|
$35.84
RUB2,785.59
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.76
RUB370.32
|
$5.13
RUB398.32
|
|
Makhachkala vs. Russia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.8% less for clothing
|
Makhachkala
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$99.42
RUB7,726.59
|
$62.56
RUB4,861.67
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.47
RUB3,844.85
|
$43.72
RUB3,398.03
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.42
RUB7,726.59
|
$102.93
RUB7,999.61
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$139.17
RUB10,815.49
|
$97.34
RUB7,564.61
|
|
Makhachkala vs. Russia - Cost of clothing
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