Russian defenseman for the San Jose Sharks, **Shakir Mukhamadullin**, has made a comparison between prices in Russia and the United States.

**- What do you think of the prices in California? Are the salaries enough?**
**- Yes, prices are higher and taxes are greater. When you’re playing in the AHL, you know how much you’ll be earning, so you can budget accordingly. Therefore, I don’t face any issues with that.**

**- How much does a cup of coffee cost there compared to what we pay at home?**
**- In California, a 0.4-liter cup of coffee ranges from $4 to $6. You know, in Moscow, it turned out to be more expensive when I bought some recently at the airport.**

**- Has it been easier financially since you’ve been getting called up more frequently?**
**- Of course, contracts in the AHL and NHL are different. However, my expenses don’t change, and I find myself spending the same amount each month,** Mukhamadullin stated, as quoted by “BUSINESS Online.”