- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Brazil
- Saratov
- Campinas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Saratov (Russia) and Campinas (Brazil)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saratov (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 275 (R$ 17.76) | R$ 21 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 263 (R$ 16.99) | R$ 16.99 | 0% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 120 (R$ 7.75) | R$ 5.43 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 35 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 2.40 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 49 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 4.27 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 120 (R$ 7.75) | R$ 4.55 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 110 (R$ 7.11) | R$ 10.50 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 51 (R$ 3.31) | R$ 4.28 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (R$ 3.55) | R$ 4.75 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (R$ 2.42) | R$ 2.61 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 27 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 50 (R$ 3.23) | R$ 4.31 | 25% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18.75 (R$ 1.21) | R$ 2.80 | 57% |
| Housing | 35% | ||
| Housing in Saratov (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 16,750 (R$ 1,082) | R$ 2,114 | 49% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,100 (R$ 265) | R$ 157 | 69% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 800 (R$ 52) | R$ 85 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 52,667 (R$ 3,402) | R$ 1,686 | 102% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 4,000 (R$ 258) | R$ 388 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 12.10 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 15.33 | - |
| Clothes | 9% | ||
| Clothes in Saratov (Russia) is 9% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 4,333 (R$ 280) | R$ 214 | 31% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,100 (R$ 136) | R$ 151 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 4,500 (R$ 291) | R$ 261 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 5,000 (R$ 323) | R$ 176 | 84% |
| Transportation | 62% | ||
| Transportation in Saratov (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 500,000 (R$ 32,299) | R$ 61,714 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 25 (R$ 1.63) | R$ 2.67 | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 500 (R$ 32) | R$ 129 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 33 | - |
| Personal Care | 139% | ||
| Personal Care in Saratov (Russia) is 139% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 1,500 (R$ 97) | R$ 23 | 315% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 58 (R$ 3.75) | R$ 13.17 | 72% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (R$ 6.46) | R$ 6.34 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 11 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.51 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 58 (R$ 3.71) | R$ 2.25 | 65% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 (R$ 16.15) | R$ 32 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 9% | ||
| Entertainment in Saratov (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (R$ 65) | R$ 64 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (R$ 37) | R$ 36 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,300 (R$ 84) | R$ 140 | 40% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 5,167 (R$ 334) | R$ 139 | 141% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 238 (R$ 15.34) | R$ 15.86 | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 102 (R$ 6.59) | R$ 5.42 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 110 (R$ 7.11) | R$ 5.56 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,000 (R$ 388) | R$ 549 | 29% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.50 (R$ 0.16) | R$ 1.31 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,000 (R$ 129) | R$ 166 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 45 (R$ 2.91) | R$ 5.01 | 42% |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 992 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Saratov (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 2,500
in Campinas
you would need to make just about R$ 1,965
(руб 30,423)
in Saratov.