- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Finland
- Tula
- Helsinki
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tula (Russia) and Helsinki (Finland)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tula (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 519 (€12.87) | €12.58 | 2% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 333 (€8.27) | €6.97 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 93 (€2.29) | €5.29 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 44 (€1.09) | €0.96 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 50 (€1.24) | €2.45 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (€1.98) | €3.13 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 219 (€5.44) | €4.77 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 85 (€2.10) | €2.50 | 16% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (€1.32) | €2.26 | 41% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 79 (€1.97) | €2.51 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 410 (€10.17) | €12.27 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 65 (€1.62) | €2.98 | 45% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (€0.70) | €2.13 | 67% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Tula (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 19,333 (€480) | €1,750 | 73% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,188 (€104) | €116 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 786 (€19.49) | €19.19 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,667 (€637) | €516 | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,000 (€74) | €84 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 200 (€4.96) | €4.79 | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 467 (€11.58) | €27 | 57% |
| Clothes | 59% | ||
| Clothes in Tula (Russia) is 59% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 5,300 (€131) | €86 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,860 (€71) | €34 | 110% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,833 (€70) | €88 | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,083 (€101) | €93 | 9% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Tula (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 (€21,891) | €26,749 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (€0.71) | €1.66 | 57% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 743 (€18.43) | €44 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 432 (€10.71) | €21 | 50% |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in Tula (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 298 (€7.40) | €6.71 | 10% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 136 (€3.37) | €3.57 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 78 (€1.92) | €2.67 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 107 (€2.65) | €3.50 | 24% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (€1.26) | €2.06 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 79 (€1.96) | €1.74 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 410 (€10.17) | €27 | 62% |
| Entertainment | 9% | ||
| Entertainment in Tula (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,400 (€35) | €30 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (€12.40) | €23 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,317 (€33) | €80 | 59% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,333 (€83) | €77 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 203 (€5.03) | €9.17 | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 125 (€3.10) | €3.38 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 171 (€4.25) | €4.67 | 9% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,748 (€167) | €146 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.42 (€0.04) | €0.08 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,660 (€66) | €67 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 47 (€1.16) | €5.36 | 78% |
| TOTAL | 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,076 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tula (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Helsinki
you would need to make just about €1,950
(руб 78,626)
in Tula.