Cost of living
Penza compared to Tambov Oblast
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Overview comparison
PenzaTambov Oblast
Consumer prices in Penza are roughly 10% higher than in Tambov Oblast.
Cost of living
| Item | Penza | Tambov Oblast |
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| Total with rent one person | 413 | 449 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,456 | 1,116 |
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| Without rent one person | 319 | 201 |
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| Without rent one family | 818 | 873 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 193.51 | 172.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 395.11 | 338.91 |
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| Food person | 233 | 169 |
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| Food family | 487 | 351 |
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| Transport person | 31.24 | 29.16 |
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| Transport family | 66.15 | 91.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.26 years | 78.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Penza | Tambov Oblast |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.02 | 2.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.39 | 12.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.13 | 3.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.56 | 1.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.96 | 0.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Penza | Tambov Oblast |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 209.07 | 190.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 139.62 | 104.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 481.35 | 379.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 267.17 | 146.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.32 | 39.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.68 | 66.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.07 | 3.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Penza | Tambov Oblast |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.87 | 10.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,518 | 1,107 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 663 | 965 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.91% | 11.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.91 | 2.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.46 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Penza | Tambov Oblast |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 0.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.37 | 0.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.4 | 1.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.12 | 7.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.96 | 2.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.42 | 6.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Penza | Tambov Oblast |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.09 | 18.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.63 | 2.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.87 | 11.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.99 | 3.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 83.09 | 60.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.68 | 67.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 288.13 | 223.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,815 | 5,471 |
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