Cost of living
Sochi compared to Federal city
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Overview comparison
SochiFederal city
Consumer prices in Sochi are roughly 38% higher than in Federal city.
Cost of living
| Item | Sochi | Federal city |
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| Total with rent one person | 705 | 477 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,407 | 1,636 |
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| Without rent one person | 281 | 251 |
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| Without rent one family | 853 | 933 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 412.7 | 233.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,064.76 | 400.85 |
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| Food person | 211 | 186 |
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| Food family | 740 | 570 |
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| Transport person | 40.9 | 26.98 |
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| Transport family | 97.35 | 51.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.34 years | 71.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sochi | Federal city |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.72 | 6.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.22 | 29.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.22 | 3.86 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 | 0.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.67 | 1.75 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.9 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sochi | Federal city |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 616 | 247.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 251.19 | 138.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,367.53 | 349.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 834.84 | 315.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.33 | 46.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.11 | 66.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.98 | 8.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sochi | Federal city |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.26 | 12.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,709 | 1,280 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,350 | 1,042 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.6% | 16.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.87 | 2.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.68 | 0.65 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sochi | Federal city |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.45 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.07 | 1.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.81 | 7.44 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.9 | 2.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.39 | 6.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 1.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Sochi | Federal city |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.23 | 28.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.04 | 3.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.77 | 12.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.98 | 5.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.18 | 60.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.28 | 68.52 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 219.33 | 198.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,929 | 4,630 |
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