- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Syria
- Samara
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Aleppo, Syria
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Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 74% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 416 (3,491 £) | 3,000 £ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (2,451 £) | 1,290 £ | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 114 (954 £) | 750 £ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (522 £) | 230 £ | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 94 (793 £) | 580 £ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 124 (1,039 £) | 175 £ | + 494% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 265 (2,223 £) | 469 £ | + 374% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (734 £) | 244 £ | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (289 £) | 133 £ | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (406 £) | 400 £ | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 572 (4,805 £) | 2,500 £ | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (772 £) | 370 £ | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (236 £) | 69 £ | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 247% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,711 (358,464 £) | 66,663 £ | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,493 (239,132 £) | 34,410 £ | + 595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,182 (43,493 £) | 11,228 £ | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,101 (210,671 £) | 30,000 £ | + 602% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,886 (133,329 £) | 16,517 £ | + 707% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,506 (21,030 £) | 6,032 £ | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 486 (4,080 £) | 6,657 £ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,861 (183,477 £) | 157,474 £ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,580 (38,436 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 335 (2,811 £) | 1,200 £ | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 626 (5,253 £) | 234 £ | + 2149% | |
| Clothes | + 240% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 240% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,966 (41,676 £) | 4,941 £ | + 743% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,440 (20,479 £) | 7,968 £ | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,330 (36,342 £) | 10,675 £ | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,610 (47,087 £) | 9,048 £ | + 420% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 45% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 942,771 (7,912,493 £) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (296 £) | 155 £ | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 (10,073 £) | 2,087 £ | + 383% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 293 (2,456 £) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 149% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (2,360 £) | 318 £ | + 642% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 292 (2,451 £) | 1,074 £ | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,115 (9,358 £) | 1,030 £ | + 809% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (940 £) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 114 (957 £) | 625 £ | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 142 (1,191 £) | 702 £ | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (546 £) | 300 £ | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 84 (704 £) | 350 £ | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 323 (2,713 £) | 434 £ | + 525% | |
| Entertainment | + 766% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 766% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,448 (12,150 £) | 3,000 £ | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (4,663 £) | 1,000 £ | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,267 (27,416 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,088 (25,920 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 291 (2,443 £) | 400 £ | + 511% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 115 (964 £) | 244 £ | + 295% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (1,428 £) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 38,774 (325,424 £) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 350 (2,937 £) | 7 £ | + 41864% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,975 (16,572 £) | 3,000 £ | + 452% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (896 £) | 550 £ | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 246% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 246% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 726,712 £
(руб 86,588)
in Samara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
210,000 £
in Aleppo.
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