Cost of living
Kostroma compared to Tambov Oblast
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Overview comparison
KostromaTambov Oblast
Consumer prices in Kostroma are roughly 9% higher than in Tambov Oblast.
Cost of living
| Item | Kostroma | Tambov Oblast |
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| Total with rent one person | 767 | 449 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,432 | 1,116 |
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| Without rent one person | 398 | 201 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,076 | 873 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 361.76 | 172.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 782.17 | 338.91 |
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| Food person | 248 | 169 |
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| Food family | 538 | 351 |
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| Transport person | 61.17 | 29.16 |
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| Transport family | 168.72 | 91.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.25 years | 78.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kostroma | Tambov Oblast |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.18 | 2.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.71 | 12.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.99 | 3.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.7 | 1.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.98 | 0.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kostroma | Tambov Oblast |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 454.86 | 190.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 315.08 | 104.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,034.07 | 379.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 432.92 | 146.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.08 | 39.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.09 | 66.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8 | 3.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kostroma | Tambov Oblast |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.76 | 10.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,689 | 1,107 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,095 | 965 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.74% | 11.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.08 | 2.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.62 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kostroma | Tambov Oblast |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 0.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.51 | 0.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.53 | 1.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.77 | 7.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.42 | 2.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.4 | 6.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.5 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Kostroma | Tambov Oblast |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.14 | 18.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.73 | 2.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.13 | 11.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.87 | 3.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 83.02 | 60.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.72 | 67.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 157.56 | 223.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,602 | 5,471 |
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