Cost of living in Barnaul is 48% lower than in Riga (without rent).
Rent in Barnaul is 46% cheaper than in Riga.
Cost of living including rent in Barnaul is 47% lower than in Riga.
Food in Barnaul is 44% cheaper than in Riga.
Transport in Barnaul is 62% cheaper than in Riga.
| Barnaul | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Barnaul | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.62 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29 $ | 54.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.05 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.26 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.77 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.38 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.16 $ | 5.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.42 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.29 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.06 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.02 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.37 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.9 $ | 181 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.2 $ | 283 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.85 $ | 18.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 408 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 335 $ | 510 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 519 $ | 922 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,549 $ | 2,784 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,313 $ | 1,763 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 430 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.56 % | 4.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.8 $ | 43.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.22 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 2.34 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.1 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.7 $ | 77.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 210 $ | 547 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,356 $ | 13,962 $ |