Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Samara (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Samara | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 265 (R$ 18) | R$ 35 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 314 (R$ 22) | R$ 31 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 178 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 78 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 4.76 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 96 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 164 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 368 (R$ 25) | R$ 33 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 104 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (R$ 2.36) | R$ 4.61 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 71 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 5.53 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 537 (R$ 37) | R$ 37 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 118 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (R$ 2.14) | R$ 7 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Samara | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 40,595 (R$ 2,781) | R$ 2,404 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 24,963 (R$ 1,710) | R$ 1,420 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,520 (R$ 652) | R$ 250 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 30,801 (R$ 2,110) | R$ 1,698 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,996 (R$ 1,233) | R$ 1,077 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,293 (R$ 294) | R$ 279 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 505 (R$ 35) | R$ 85 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,912 (R$ 1,707) | R$ 2,104 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,348 (R$ 503) | R$ 602 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 437 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 615 (R$ 42) | R$ 14 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Samara | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,864 (R$ 333) | R$ 218 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,755 (R$ 189) | R$ 163 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,349 (R$ 435) | R$ 332 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,344 (R$ 435) | R$ 286 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Samara | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,242,950 (R$ 85,147) | R$ 72,761 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (R$ 3.30) | R$ 5.90 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,636 (R$ 112) | R$ 161 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 274 (R$ 19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Samara | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 232 (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 368 (R$ 25) | R$ 79 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,410 (R$ 97) | R$ 217 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 145 (R$ 10) | R$ 18 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 196 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 255 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 8 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 134 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.01 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 434 (R$ 30) | R$ 41 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Samara | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,634 (R$ 112) | R$ 66 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 561 (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,235 (R$ 153) | R$ 132 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,021 (R$ 275) | R$ 104 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 359 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 185 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 194 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,694 (R$ 2,582) | R$ 3,568 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.18 (R$ 0.15) | R$ 0.81 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,828 (R$ 194) | R$ 104 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 148 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 97 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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