- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Turkey
- Saransk
- Afyonkarahisar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saransk, Russia vs Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saransk (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 183 (15TL) | 19TL | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 150 (12TL) | 20TL | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 70 (5.58TL) | 14TL | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (3.32TL) | 3.09TL | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 57 (4.52TL) | 8TL | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 107 (8TL) | 3.70TL | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 139 (11TL) | 11TL | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (5.58TL) | 2.67TL | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (2.79TL) | 2.00TL | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (5.18TL) | 8TL | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 190 (15TL) | 51TL | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 80 (6TL) | 3.33TL | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (1.59TL) | 1.67TL | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Saransk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (1,195TL) | 1,000TL | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 12,000 (956TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,000 (398TL) | 275TL | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 12,500 (996TL) | 1,278TL | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 8,000 (637TL) | 739TL | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 212TL | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 463 (37TL) | 52TL | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,274TL | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,000 (478TL) | 424TL | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 129 (10TL) | 23TL | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (40TL) | 66TL | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saransk (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 1,900 (151TL) | 152TL | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 125TL | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (319TL) | 202TL | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 164TL | - | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Saransk (Russia) is 159% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 800,000 (63,742TL) | 118,670TL | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (3.35TL) | 5.97TL | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 9,000 (717TL) | 104TL | + 590% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Saransk (Russia) is 0% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 13TL | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 19TL | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 106TL | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 25TL | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 17TL | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 12TL | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 6TL | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14TL | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 (20TL) | 21TL | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Saransk (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 63TL | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 36TL | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 99TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 370TL | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 33TL | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 11TL | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 22TL | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,333TL | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2.00TL | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 500 (40TL) | 90TL | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 14TL | - | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 120 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saransk (Russia) is 39% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,044TL
(руб 50,750)
in Saransk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,900TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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