- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Turkey
- Smolensk
- Alanya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Smolensk, Russia compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Smolensk (Russia) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 295 (18TL) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 94 (5.60TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (2.38TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 200 (12TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 45 (2.68TL) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 80TL | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Smolensk (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (893TL) | 1,000TL | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 27,000 (1,608TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,000TL | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (36TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Smolensk (Russia) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,000 (238TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,000 (179TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,500 (208TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Smolensk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 900,000 (53,596TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 25 (1.49TL) | 4.86TL | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Smolensk (Russia) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 40 (2.38TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 40 (2.38TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 200 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Smolensk (Russia) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 400 (24TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (27TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 600 (36TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 250 (15TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 80 (4.76TL) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.00 (0.06TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,000 (119TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Smolensk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,200TL
in Alanya
you would need to make just about 2,926TL
(руб 49,132)
in Smolensk.
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