Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil)
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 401 (R$ 28) | R$ 35 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 322 (R$ 23) | R$ 31 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 175 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 76 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 4.69 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 113 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 153 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 378 (R$ 26) | R$ 33 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (R$ 2.70) | R$ 4.61 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 5.53 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 597 (R$ 42) | R$ 37 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 124 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (R$ 1.89) | R$ 7 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,419 (R$ 2,696) | R$ 2,404 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 24,855 (R$ 1,744) | R$ 1,420 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,083 (R$ 427) | R$ 250 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,940 (R$ 1,399) | R$ 1,698 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,661 (R$ 959) | R$ 1,077 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,095 (R$ 217) | R$ 279 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 434 (R$ 30) | R$ 85 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,963 (R$ 1,611) | R$ 2,104 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,467 (R$ 313) | R$ 602 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 399 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 140% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 642 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 213% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,436 (R$ 171) | R$ 218 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,969 (R$ 138) | R$ 163 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,973 (R$ 279) | R$ 332 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,702 (R$ 260) | R$ 286 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,268,460 (R$ 89,012) | R$ 72,761 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (R$ 3.62) | R$ 5.90 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,215 (R$ 85) | R$ 161 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 289 (R$ 20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 331 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 539 (R$ 38) | R$ 79 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,365 (R$ 96) | R$ 217 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 201 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 142 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 76 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 8 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 90 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.01 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 293 (R$ 21) | R$ 41 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,375 (R$ 96) | R$ 66 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 559 (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,330 (R$ 234) | R$ 132 | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,823 (R$ 198) | R$ 104 | + 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 252 (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 176 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 33,208 (R$ 2,330) | R$ 3,568 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.81 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,562 (R$ 180) | R$ 104 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 128 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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