- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Samara
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 375 (€5.40) | €15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 301 (€4.34) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 104 (€1.49) | €3.34 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (€0.82) | €1.00 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 95 (€1.37) | €1.89 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 103 (€1.49) | €1.92 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 261 (€3.77) | €4.28 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 80 (€1.15) | €1.91 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (€0.53) | €3.00 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (€0.69) | €0.95 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 430 (€6) | €5.00 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 72 (€1.04) | €2.21 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (€0.31) | €1.38 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,674 (€615) | €1,817 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 29,115 (€420) | €1,264 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,863 (€70) | €162 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,876 (€344) | €1,104 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 14,863 (€214) | €766 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,701 (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 509 (€7) | €24 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,789 (€314) | €456 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,982 (€57) | €183 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 312 (€4.49) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 593 (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,826 (€70) | €87 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,361 (€34) | €31 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,243 (€61) | €85 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,108 (€74) | €135 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 946,033 (€13,642) | €25,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (€0.50) | €1.76 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,070 (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 225 (€3.25) | €23 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (€4.05) | €2.97 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (€4.48) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,122 (€16) | €32 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (€1.62) | €3.84 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 116 (€1.68) | €3.53 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 127 (€1.83) | €2.79 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 58 (€0.84) | €1.61 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (€1.15) | €2.28 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 319 (€4.59) | €27 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,466 (€21) | €48 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (€8) | €20 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,291 (€47) | €122 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,171 (€46) | €60 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 287 (€4.14) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 119 (€1.72) | €2.70 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 151 (€2.17) | €4.00 | - 46% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,344 (€120) | €168 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (€0.03) | €0.19 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,978 (€29) | €32 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (€1.31) | €6.00 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,589 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,100
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €1,979
(руб 137,203)
in Samara.
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