Cost of living
Donetsk (Russia) compared to Republic of Karelia
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Overview comparison
Donetsk (Russia)Republic of Karelia
Consumer prices in Republic of Karelia are roughly 15% higher than in Donetsk (Russia).
Cost of living
| Item | Donetsk (Russia) | Republic of Karelia |
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| Total with rent one person | 558 | 509 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,625 | 1,531 |
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| Without rent one person | 272 | 261 |
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| Without rent one family | 848 | 843 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 197.24 | 181.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 454.07 | 496.96 |
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| Food person | 235 | 210 |
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| Food family | 628 | 445 |
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| Transport person | 20.53 | 23.08 |
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| Transport family | 67.16 | 60.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.15 years | 78.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Donetsk (Russia) | Republic of Karelia |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.86 | 5.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.2 | 40.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.29 | 3.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.56 | 1.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.64 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Donetsk (Russia) | Republic of Karelia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 270.81 | 190.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 153.92 | 129.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 348.09 | 350.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 289.19 | 427.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.07 | 52.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.63 | 83.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.25 | 6.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Donetsk (Russia) | Republic of Karelia |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.87 | 9.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,089 | 1,470 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 884 | 1,064 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.79% | 17.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.61 | 0.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Donetsk (Russia) | Republic of Karelia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.43 | 0.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.22 | 1.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.51 | 6.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.97 | 2.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.94 | 7.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Donetsk (Russia) | Republic of Karelia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.41 | 22.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.81 | 3.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.25 | 15.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.38 | 5.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.99 | 45.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.47 | 93.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 171.63 | 200.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,706 | 5,315 |
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