- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Samara
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 396 (€5.68) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 302 (€4.33) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 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 (€0.81) | €1.04 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (€1.29) | €1.89 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 116 (€1.66) | €1.92 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 261 (€3.75) | €4.28 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (€1.12) | €1.91 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 (€0.46) | €3.00 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 49 (€0.70) | €0.95 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 426 (€6) | €5.00 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 74 (€1.05) | €2.23 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 25 (€0.35) | €1.38 | - 74% | |
| 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 (€612) | €1,817 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,847 (€414) | €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 23,479 (€337) | €1,104 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,856 (€227) | €766 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,503 (€36) | €81 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 514 (€7) | €24 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,789 (€312) | €467 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,982 (€57) | €172 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 312 (€4.47) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 603 (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,009 (€72) | €87 | - 18% | |
| 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 4,153 (€60) | €85 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,108 (€73) | €135 | - 46% | |
| 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 946,033 (€13,568) | €25,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (€0.50) | €1.76 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,070 (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 225 (€3.23) | €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 (€4.03) | €2.85 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (€4.46) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,122 (€16) | €32 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (€1.61) | €3.84 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 116 (€1.67) | €3.41 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 127 (€1.82) | €2.26 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 58 (€0.84) | €1.61 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (€1.14) | €2.19 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 319 (€4.57) | €29 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,466 (€21) | €49 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 516 (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
| 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 (€45) | €60 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 287 (€4.11) | €11 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 119 (€1.71) | €2.70 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 151 (€2.16) | €4.00 | - 46% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 44,998 (€645) | €582 | + 11% | |
| 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 (€28) | €32 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (€1.30) | €6.00 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,528 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,000
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €1,988
(руб 138,624)
in Samara.
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