Cost of living
Nizhny Novgorod compared to Penza Oblast
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Overview comparison
Nizhny NovgorodPenza Oblast
Consumer prices in Nizhny Novgorod are roughly 17% higher than in Penza Oblast.
Cost of living
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Penza Oblast |
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| Total with rent one person | 612 | 507 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,683 | 1,273 |
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| Without rent one person | 363 | 303 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,253 | 808 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 252.28 | 208.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 576.93 | 365.05 |
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| Food person | 265 | 184 |
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| Food family | 625 | 574 |
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| Transport person | 47.94 | 28.36 |
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| Transport family | 113.35 | 88.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.65 years | 76.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Penza Oblast |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.8 | 8.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.83 | 18.34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.25 | 4.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 | 1.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.64 | 1.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.19 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Penza Oblast |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 341.61 | 211.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 231.86 | 143.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 507.05 | 502.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 340 | 262.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.6 | 48.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.23 | 68.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.12 | 6.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Penza Oblast |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.54 | 9.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,135 | 1,678 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,308 | 673 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.08% | 10.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.66 | 5.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.66 | 0.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Penza Oblast |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.38 | 0.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 1.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.72 | 8.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.15 | 3.89 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.26 | 11.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.16 | 1.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Penza Oblast |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.44 | 13.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.8 | 4.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.79 | 14.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.52 | 1.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.5 | 77.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.43 | 66.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 312.53 | 309.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,391 | 4,576 |
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