- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Samara
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Samara (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 416 (£4.78) | £4.63 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (£3.36) | £4.93 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 114 (£1.31) | £3.67 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (£0.72) | £0.81 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 94 (£1.09) | £2.67 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 124 (£1.42) | £1.31 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 265 (£3.05) | £5.00 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (£1.01) | £2.07 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (£0.40) | £1.14 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (£0.56) | £1.25 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 572 (£7) | £6 | + 4% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (£1.06) | £2.25 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (£0.32) | £1.00 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Samara (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,711 (£491) | £793 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,493 (£328) | £1,510 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,182 (£60) | £159 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,101 (£289) | £1,458 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,886 (£183) | £397 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,506 (£29) | £250 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 486 (£5.59) | £23 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 21,861 (£251) | £320 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,580 (£53) | £85 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 335 (£3.85) | £6.00 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 626 (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,966 (£57) | £71 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,440 (£28) | £28 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,330 (£50) | £46 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,610 (£65) | £72 | - 10% | |
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 942,771 (£10,843) | £19,356 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.41) | £1.24 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 (£14) | £32 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 293 (£3.36) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (£3.23) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 292 (£3.36) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,115 (£13) | £50 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (£1.29) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 114 (£1.31) | £1.02 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 142 (£1.63) | £1.60 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (£0.75) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 84 (£0.97) | £1.25 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 323 (£3.72) | £10 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,448 (£17) | £26 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (£6) | £12 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,267 (£38) | £33 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,088 (£36) | £56 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 291 (£3.35) | £6 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 115 (£1.32) | £3.25 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (£1.96) | £3.87 | - 49% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 38,774 (£446) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 350 (£4.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,975 (£23) | £42 | - 46% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (£1.23) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,200
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,121
(руб 97,496)
in Samara.
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