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| Expense | Sibay | Novosibirsk | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.80 | $5.47 | Sibay |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.20 | $21.89 | Sibay |
| Cappuccino | $1.44 | $1.64 | Sibay |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $109 | $124 | Sibay |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.60 | $20.06 | Sibay |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.40 | $52.90 | Sibay |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.44 | $15.32 | Sibay |
| Fitness club membership | $13.44 | $15.32 | Sibay |
| Cinema ticket | $3.52 | $4.01 | Sibay |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $207 | $244 | Sibay |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $144 | $170 | Sibay |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $432 | $509 | Sibay |
| Total single-person budget | $464 | $534 | Sibay |
| Average net salary | $750 | $855 |
Sibay is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sibay runs about $464 versus $534 in Novosibirsk — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Novosibirsk leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Sibay · Full cost of living in Novosibirsk