Cost of living in Kursk is 23% lower than in Odesa (without rent).
Rent in Kursk is very similar to Odesa.
Cost of living including rent in Kursk is 14% lower than in Odesa.
Food in Kursk is 20% cheaper than in Odesa.
Transport in Kursk is 54% cheaper than in Odesa.
| Kursk | Odesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kursk | Odesa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.52 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.3 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.98 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.23 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.94 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.24 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.86 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.5 $ | 2.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.94 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.55 $ | 3.99 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.76 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.54 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.84 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.18 $ | 1.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.9 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.2 $ | 69.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.45 $ | 6.02 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 137 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 232 $ | 289 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 210 $ | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 317 $ | 463 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,483 $ | 1,209 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,082 $ | 859 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 429 $ | 399 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.61 % | 25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.5 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.9 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Haircut | 3.36 $ | 4.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.1 $ | 74.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.1 $ | 57.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 229 $ | 224 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,426 $ | 3,500 $ |