Cost of living in Astrakhan is 54% lower than in Riga (without rent).
Rent in Astrakhan is 49% cheaper than in Riga.
Cost of living including rent in Astrakhan is 51% lower than in Riga.
Food in Astrakhan is 52% cheaper than in Riga.
Transport in Astrakhan is 65% cheaper than in Riga.
| Astrakhan | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Astrakhan | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.51 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.9 $ | 54.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.07 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.38 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.19 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.76 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.28 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 5.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.36 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.2 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.51 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.36 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.6 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.04 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.5 $ | 181 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83 $ | 283 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.4 $ | 18.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 464 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 311 $ | 510 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 724 $ | 922 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,361 $ | 2,784 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,079 $ | 1,763 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 415 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.61 % | 4.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.7 $ | 43.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.6 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 6.38 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.6 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.3 $ | 77.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 108 $ | 547 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,573 $ | 13,962 $ |