- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Samara
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 416 (£4.97) | £4.63 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (£3.49) | £4.93 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 114 (£1.36) | £3.67 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (£0.74) | £0.81 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 94 (£1.13) | £2.67 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 124 (£1.48) | £1.31 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 265 (£3.16) | £5.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (£1.04) | £2.07 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (£0.41) | £1.14 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (£0.58) | £1.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 572 (£7) | £6 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (£1.10) | £2.25 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (£0.34) | £1.00 | - 66% | |
| 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 (£510) | £793 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,493 (£340) | £1,510 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,182 (£62) | £159 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,101 (£300) | £1,458 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,886 (£190) | £397 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,506 (£30) | £250 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 486 (£5.81) | £23 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,861 (£261) | £320 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,580 (£55) | £85 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 335 (£4.00) | £6.00 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 626 (£7) | £11 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,966 (£59) | £71 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,440 (£29) | £28 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,330 (£52) | £46 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,610 (£67) | £72 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 942,771 (£11,263) | £19,356 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.42) | £1.24 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 (£14) | £32 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 433 (£5.18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (£3.36) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 292 (£3.49) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,115 (£13) | £50 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (£1.34) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 114 (£1.36) | £1.02 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 142 (£1.70) | £1.60 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (£0.78) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 84 (£1.00) | £1.25 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 323 (£3.86) | £10 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,448 (£17) | £26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (£7) | £12 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,267 (£39) | £33 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,088 (£37) | £56 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 291 (£3.48) | £6 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 115 (£1.37) | £3.25 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (£2.03) | £3.87 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 35,650 (£426) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 174 (£2.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,975 (£24) | £42 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (£1.28) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 210 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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RUB
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,400
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,261
(руб 105,583)
in Samara.
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