In Penza, Russia, living costs about $514 per month for one person and $1342 for a family of four, including rent.
Penza is 74% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Penza is 78% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Penza is, on average, 92% lower than in New York City.
Penza is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of expenses in Penza is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs are 61% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 76% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective way to travel.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 8.15 $ |
| Dinner | 19.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.51 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.07 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 8.92 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.92 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 14 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.08 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.73 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 43 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 66 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 7.49 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 140 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 257 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 402 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,417 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 785 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 659 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.65% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.5 $ |
| Haircut | 1.84 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 324 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,236 $ |