Cost of living in Penza is 59% lower than in Strasbourg (without rent).
Rent in Penza is 73% cheaper than in Strasbourg.
Cost of living including rent in Penza is 66% lower than in Strasbourg.
Food in Penza is 60% cheaper than in Strasbourg.
Transport in Penza is 66% cheaper than in Strasbourg.
| Penza | Strasbourg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Penza | Strasbourg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.15 $ | 15 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.9 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.46 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.41 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 2.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.32 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.95 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.62 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.07 $ | 12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.92 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.92 $ | 13.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.08 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.45 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.73 $ | 2.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.1 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.2 $ | 223 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.49 $ | 32.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 140 $ | 551 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 257 $ | 969 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ | 658 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 402 $ | 1,437 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,417 $ | 5,302 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 785 $ | 3,706 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 659 $ | 2,551 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.65 % | 3.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.6 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.5 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Haircut | 1.84 $ | 18.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.8 $ | 92 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.2 $ | 121 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 324 $ | 1,351 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,236 $ | 6,757 $ |