Cost of living in Penza is 76% lower than in Lausanne (without rent).
Rent in Penza is 87% cheaper than in Lausanne.
Cost of living including rent in Penza is 82% lower than in Lausanne.
Food in Penza is 78% cheaper than in Lausanne.
Transport in Penza is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne.
| Penza | Lausanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Penza | Lausanne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.15 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.9 $ | 126 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.46 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.41 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 4.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.32 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.95 $ | 24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.62 $ | 18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.07 $ | 10.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.92 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.92 $ | 37 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 131 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.08 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.45 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.73 $ | 4.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.1 $ | 185 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.2 $ | 284 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.49 $ | 55.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 140 $ | 1,247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 257 $ | 2,572 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ | 1,666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 402 $ | 3,118 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,417 $ | 17,558 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 785 $ | 11,958 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 659 $ | 6,694 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.65 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.6 $ | 85.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.5 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Haircut | 1.84 $ | 43.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.8 $ | 156 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.2 $ | 123 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 324 $ | 2,615 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,236 $ | 22,709 $ |