- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Syria
- Samara
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Aleppo, Syria
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Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 59% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 375 (3,250 £) | 3,000 £ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 301 (2,613 £) | 1,290 £ | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 104 (899 £) | 750 £ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (491 £) | 230 £ | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 95 (822 £) | 580 £ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 103 (895 £) | 175 £ | + 412% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 261 (2,267 £) | 469 £ | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 80 (693 £) | 244 £ | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (320 £) | 133 £ | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (413 £) | 400 £ | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 430 (3,733 £) | 2,500 £ | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 72 (623 £) | 370 £ | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (186 £) | 69 £ | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 268% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,674 (370,242 £) | 66,663 £ | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 29,115 (252,605 £) | 34,410 £ | + 634% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,863 (42,188 £) | 11,228 £ | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,876 (207,146 £) | 31,198 £ | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 14,790 (128,322 £) | 16,517 £ | + 677% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,503 (21,718 £) | 6,032 £ | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 509 (4,413 £) | 6,657 £ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,789 (189,039 £) | 157,474 £ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,982 (34,546 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 312 (2,704 £) | 1,200 £ | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 603 (5,229 £) | 234 £ | + 2138% | |
| Clothes | + 247% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 247% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,826 (41,875 £) | 4,941 £ | + 747% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,361 (20,481 £) | 7,968 £ | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,243 (36,812 £) | 10,675 £ | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,108 (44,314 £) | 9,048 £ | + 390% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 54% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 946,033 (8,207,844 £) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (302 £) | 155 £ | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,070 (9,285 £) | 2,087 £ | + 345% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 225 (1,953 £) | 1,303 £ | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 153% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (2,439 £) | 318 £ | + 667% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (2,697 £) | 1,074 £ | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,122 (9,736 £) | 1,030 £ | + 846% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (972 £) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 116 (1,010 £) | 625 £ | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 127 (1,102 £) | 702 £ | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 58 (506 £) | 300 £ | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (690 £) | 350 £ | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 319 (2,764 £) | 434 £ | + 536% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 66% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,466 (12,720 £) | 3,000 £ | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (4,534 £) | 1,000 £ | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,291 (28,553 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,171 (27,511 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 287 (2,488 £) | 400 £ | + 522% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 119 (1,035 £) | 244 £ | + 324% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 151 (1,307 £) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,344 (72,390 £) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (18 £) | 7 £ | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,978 (17,159 £) | 3,000 £ | + 472% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (786 £) | 550 £ | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 237 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 101% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 416,090 £
(руб 47,958)
in Samara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
207,000 £
in Aleppo.
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