- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Samara
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 370 (£4.89) | £5.25 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 304 (£4.02) | £5.00 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 108 (£1.43) | £3.39 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (£0.75) | £0.73 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (£1.19) | £2.69 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 116 (£1.53) | £1.31 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 261 (£3.45) | £3.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (£1.04) | £1.80 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (£0.48) | £1.14 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 49 (£0.64) | £0.99 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 499 (£7) | £6 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 75 (£0.99) | £2.20 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (£0.35) | £0.95 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,674 (£564) | £723 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,847 (£381) | £1,510 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,863 (£64) | £311 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,479 (£310) | £575 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,856 (£210) | £397 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,503 (£33) | £250 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 508 (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,789 (£288) | £320 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,982 (£53) | £85 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 312 (£4.12) | £6.00 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 603 (£8) | £12 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,891 (£65) | £71 | - 9% | |
| 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 4,153 (£55) | £46 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,108 (£68) | £72 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 946,033 (£12,504) | £19,356 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.46) | £1.29 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,146 (£15) | £35 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 225 (£2.98) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (£3.72) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (£4.11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,122 (£15) | £50 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (£1.48) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 116 (£1.54) | £1.02 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 127 (£1.68) | £1.60 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 58 (£0.77) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (£1.05) | £1.25 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 319 (£4.21) | £10 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,466 (£19) | £26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 525 (£7) | £12 | - 44% | |
| 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 3,171 (£42) | £56 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 287 (£3.79) | £6 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 119 (£1.58) | £3.25 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 151 (£1.99) | £3.87 | - 49% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 43,861 (£580) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (£1.20) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,100
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,222
(руб 92,468)
in Samara.
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