Cost of living in Saratov (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Akola (India)
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Saratov (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Saratov | Akola | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 331 (₨300) | ₨500 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 287 (₨260) | ₨375 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 157 (₨142) | ₨133 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (₨54) | ₨44 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 80 (₨72) | ₨50 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 117 (₨106) | ₨33 | + 218% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 269 (₨244) | ₨90 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 76 (₨69) | ₨99 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (₨37) | ₨43 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 57 (₨52) | ₨165 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 442 (₨401) | ₨319 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 104 (₨95) | ₨143 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (₨20) | ₨38 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Saratov (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Saratov | Akola | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 33,068 (₨29,972) | ₨32,976 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,949 (₨20,801) | ₨17,667 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,655 (₨6,032) | ₨6,525 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,510 (₨19,497) | ₨15,137 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,335 (₨13,899) | ₨10,000 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,529 (₨3,199) | ₨10,000 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 405 (₨367) | ₨1,000 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 34,221 (₨31,018) | ₨25,500 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,453 (₨6,755) | ₨6,000 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 515 (₨467) | ₨150 | + 211% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 431 (₨391) | ₨900 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Saratov (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,787 (₨4,339) | ₨2,000 | + 117% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,414 (₨2,188) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,239 (₨4,749) | ₨4,000 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,161 (₨5,584) | ₨4,000 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Saratov (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,500,320 (₨1,359,874) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (₨40) | ₨83 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 810 (₨734) | ₨2,750 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 290 (₨262) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Saratov (Russia) is 63% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 680 (₨617) | ₨400 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 978 (₨887) | ₨200 | + 343% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,308 (₨1,186) | ₨500 | + 137% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 214 (₨194) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 156 (₨142) | ₨80 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 219 (₨199) | ₨160 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 62 (₨56) | ₨60 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (₨84) | ₨20 | + 319% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 425 (₨386) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Saratov (Russia) is about the same as in Akola (India) | ||||
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Saratov | Akola | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,350 (₨1,223) | ₨600 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 618 (₨560) | ₨300 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,599 (₨4,168) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,555 (₨2,316) | ₨500 | + 363% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 426 (₨386) | ₨250 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 170 (₨154) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 143 (₨130) | ₨1,000 | - 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 72,503 (₨65,716) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.69 (₨5.15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,718 (₨1,557) | ₨1,000 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 254 (₨230) | ₨120 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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