- 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 378 (3,281 £) | 3,000 £ | + 9% | |
| 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 103 (892 £) | 750 £ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 56 (490 £) | 230 £ | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 93 (805 £) | 580 £ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 105 (914 £) | 175 £ | + 422% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 239 (2,070 £) | 469 £ | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 82 (709 £) | 244 £ | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (332 £) | 133 £ | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 47 (408 £) | 400 £ | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 419 (3,636 £) | 2,500 £ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 72 (623 £) | 370 £ | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (186 £) | 69 £ | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 274% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 274% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 43,915 (381,011 £) | 66,663 £ | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,368 (246,125 £) | 34,410 £ | + 615% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,863 (42,189 £) | 11,228 £ | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,876 (207,148 £) | 31,198 £ | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 14,863 (128,953 £) | 16,517 £ | + 681% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,701 (23,433 £) | 6,032 £ | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 509 (4,413 £) | 6,657 £ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,789 (189,041 £) | 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 593 (5,148 £) | 234 £ | + 2104% | |
| Clothes | + 231% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 231% 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 (20,482 £) | 7,968 £ | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,243 (36,813 £) | 10,675 £ | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,108 (44,315 £) | 9,048 £ | + 390% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 56% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 946,033 (8,207,899 £) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 147% 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 57 (495 £) | 300 £ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (690 £) | 350 £ | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 299 (2,594 £) | 434 £ | + 497% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 67% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,496 (12,976 £) | 3,000 £ | + 333% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 525 (4,555 £) | 1,000 £ | + 355% | |
| 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 2,995 (25,988 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 287 (2,488 £) | 400 £ | + 522% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 111 (963 £) | 244 £ | + 295% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 147 (1,278 £) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,344 (72,391 £) | - | - | |
| 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 (17,160 £) | 3,000 £ | + 472% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (786 £) | 550 £ | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 103% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 401,563 £
(руб 46,284)
in Samara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
198,000 £
in Aleppo.
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