Cost of living in Saransk (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Saransk (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Saransk | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 209 (1,376 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 4,719 Franc | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 3,635 Franc | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,136 Franc | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 1,467 Franc | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 806 Franc | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 4,136 Franc | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,549 Franc | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 624 Franc | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 598 Franc | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 7,518 Franc | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,588 Franc | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 282 Franc | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Saransk (Russia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,243,470 Franc | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 558,451 Franc | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 110,345 Franc | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 646,674 Franc | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 232,392 Franc | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 47,516 Franc | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 21,905 Franc | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 259,144 Franc | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 124,043 Franc | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,668 Franc | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 8,165 Franc | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Saransk (Russia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 38,513 Franc | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 36,261 Franc | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,751 Franc | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 57,267 Franc | - | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Saransk (Russia) is 44% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 12,545,800 Franc | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 647 Franc | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 7,422 (48,852 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 5,549 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Saransk (Russia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Saransk | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,269 Franc | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,160 Franc | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,083 Franc | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 3,618 Franc | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,701 Franc | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,220 Franc | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 755 Franc | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,467 Franc | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 6,526 Franc | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Saransk (Russia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 23,263 Franc | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 8,921 Franc | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,981 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 44,205 Franc | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,719 Franc | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,494 Franc | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,083 Franc | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 93 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 47,312 Franc | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 867 Franc | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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