- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Samara
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 378 (£4.97) | £5.56 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 301 (£3.96) | £5.33 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 103 (£1.35) | £3.39 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 56 (£0.74) | £0.73 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 93 (£1.22) | £2.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 105 (£1.39) | £1.31 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 239 (£3.14) | £3.00 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 82 (£1.07) | £1.80 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (£0.50) | £1.14 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 47 (£0.62) | £0.99 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 419 (£5.51) | £6 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 72 (£0.94) | £2.20 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (£0.28) | £0.95 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 43,915 (£577) | £1,238 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,368 (£373) | £1,048 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,863 (£64) | £272 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,876 (£314) | £600 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 14,863 (£195) | £450 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,701 (£36) | £250 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 509 (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,789 (£286) | £359 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,982 (£52) | £85 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 312 (£4.10) | £6.00 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 593 (£8) | £12 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,826 (£63) | £71 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,361 (£31) | £28 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,243 (£56) | £46 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,108 (£67) | £72 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 946,033 (£12,438) | £19,773 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.46) | £1.32 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,070 (£14) | £35 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 225 (£2.96) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (£3.70) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (£4.09) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,122 (£15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (£1.47) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 116 (£1.53) | £1.02 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 127 (£1.67) | £1.60 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 57 (£0.75) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (£1.05) | £1.25 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 299 (£3.93) | £10 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,496 (£20) | £26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 525 (£7) | £12 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,291 (£43) | £33 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,995 (£39) | £56 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 287 (£3.77) | £6 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 111 (£1.46) | £3.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 147 (£1.94) | £3.87 | - 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,344 (£110) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (£0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,978 (£26) | £42 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (£1.19) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 269 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,074
(руб 157,759)
in Samara.
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