- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Germany
- Saratov
- Berlin
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Saratov (Russia) and Berlin (Germany)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saratov (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 275 (€6.37) | €8.13 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 263 (€6.09) | €6.32 | 4% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 120 (€2.78) | €3.30 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 35 (€0.82) | €0.82 | 0% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 49 (€1.13) | €2.09 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 120 (€2.78) | €2.29 | 21% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 110 (€2.55) | €3.00 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 51 (€1.19) | €2.11 | 44% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (€1.27) | €1.93 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (€0.87) | €0.82 | 6% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6.13 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 50 (€1.16) | €1.77 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18.75 (€0.43) | €1.33 | 67% |
| Housing | 51% | ||
| Housing in Saratov (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 16,750 (€388) | €1,062 | 63% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,100 (€95) | €140 | 32% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 800 (€18.52) | €23 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 52,667 (€1,219) | €575 | 112% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 4,000 (€93) | €80 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €3.79 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10.32 | - |
| Clothes | 40% | ||
| Clothes in Saratov (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 4,333 (€100) | €84 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,100 (€49) | €31 | 58% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 4,500 (€104) | €77 | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 5,000 (€116) | €86 | 35% |
| Transportation | 73% | ||
| Transportation in Saratov (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 500,000 (€11,576) | €21,000 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 25 (€0.58) | €1.62 | 64% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 500 (€11.58) | €74 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €18.74 | - |
| Personal Care | 117% | ||
| Personal Care in Saratov (Russia) is 117% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 1,500 (€35) | €10.13 | 243% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 58 (€1.34) | €3.03 | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (€2.32) | €1.96 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.41 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.11 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 58 (€1.33) | €1.29 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 (€5.79) | €13.85 | 58% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Saratov (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (€23) | €25 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (€13.31) | €17.27 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,300 (€30) | €63 | 52% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 5,167 (€120) | €46 | 159% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 238 (€5.50) | €7.03 | 22% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 102 (€2.36) | €2.74 | 14% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 110 (€2.55) | €2.76 | 8% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,000 (€139) | €129 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.50 (€0.06) | €0.12 | 53% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,000 (€46) | €52 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 45 (€1.04) | €5.14 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,915 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Saratov (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Berlin
you would need to make just about €2,069
(руб 89,368)
in Saratov.