Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Samara (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 265 (kr21) | kr150 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 314 (kr25) | kr85 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 178 (kr14) | kr38 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 78 (kr6) | kr14 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 96 (kr8) | kr32 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 164 (kr13) | kr20 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 368 (kr29) | kr43 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 104 (kr8) | kr17 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (kr2.76) | kr13 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 71 (kr5.67) | kr9 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 537 (kr43) | kr81 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 118 (kr9) | kr20 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (kr2.50) | kr10 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Samara (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 40,595 (kr3,248) | kr12,078 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 24,963 (kr1,997) | kr10,088 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,520 (kr762) | kr797 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 30,801 (kr2,464) | kr8,998 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,996 (kr1,440) | kr6,853 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,293 (kr343) | kr621 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 505 (kr40) | kr164 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 24,912 (kr1,993) | kr2,390 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,348 (kr588) | kr488 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 437 (kr35) | kr43 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 615 (kr49) | kr230 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,864 (kr389) | kr622 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,755 (kr220) | kr294 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,349 (kr508) | kr789 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,344 (kr508) | kr1,009 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,242,950 (kr99,443) | kr314,482 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (kr3.85) | kr15 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,636 (kr131) | kr467 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 274 (kr22) | kr408 | - 95% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 232 (kr19) | kr37 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 368 (kr29) | kr82 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,410 (kr113) | kr500 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 145 (kr12) | kr37 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 196 (kr16) | kr31 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 255 (kr20) | kr18 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (kr7) | kr12 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 134 (kr11) | kr17 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 434 (kr35) | kr202 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,634 (kr131) | kr297 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 561 (kr45) | kr209 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,235 (kr179) | kr455 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,021 (kr322) | kr541 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 359 (kr29) | kr77 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 185 (kr15) | kr49 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 194 (kr15) | kr42 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,694 (kr3,016) | kr3,632 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.18 (kr0.17) | kr0.88 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,828 (kr226) | kr211 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 148 (kr12) | kr54 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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