- 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 416 (€5.52) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (€3.88) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 114 (€1.51) | €3.34 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (€0.83) | €1.09 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 94 (€1.25) | €1.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 124 (€1.64) | €1.92 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 265 (€3.52) | €4.28 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (€1.16) | €1.91 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (€0.46) | €3.00 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (€0.64) | €0.95 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 572 (€8) | €5.00 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (€1.22) | €2.36 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (€0.37) | €1.38 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,711 (€567) | €1,817 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,493 (€378) | €1,264 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,182 (€69) | €162 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,101 (€333) | €1,104 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,886 (€211) | €766 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,506 (€33) | €81 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 486 (€6) | €24 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,861 (€290) | €437 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,580 (€61) | €129 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 335 (€4.45) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 626 (€8) | €14 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,966 (€66) | €87 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,440 (€32) | €31 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,330 (€57) | €85 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,610 (€74) | €135 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 942,771 (€12,513) | €25,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (€0.47) | €1.76 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 (€16) | €90 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 293 (€3.88) | €23 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (€3.73) | €3.33 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 292 (€3.88) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,115 (€15) | €31 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (€1.49) | €3.58 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 114 (€1.51) | €3.74 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 142 (€1.88) | €2.80 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (€0.86) | €1.37 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 84 (€1.11) | €1.63 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 323 (€4.29) | €27 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 173% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,448 (€19) | €49 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,267 (€43) | €116 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,088 (€41) | €60 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 291 (€3.86) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 115 (€1.52) | €2.70 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (€2.26) | €4.00 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 38,774 (€515) | €582 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 350 (€4.65) | €0.19 | + 2345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,975 (€26) | €32 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (€1.42) | €6.00 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,438 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01327
EUR
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,400
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,771
(руб 284,093)
in Samara.
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