Cost of living in Tomsk (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tomsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 350 (R$ 24) | R$ 38 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 290 (R$ 20) | R$ 31 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 152 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 55 (R$ 3.80) | R$ 4.82 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 78 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 149 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 273 (R$ 19) | R$ 34 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (R$ 2.87) | R$ 4.98 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 55 (R$ 3.79) | R$ 5.65 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 426 (R$ 29) | R$ 37 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 91 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (R$ 1.78) | R$ 7 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tomsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,268 (R$ 2,630) | R$ 2,404 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,922 (R$ 1,919) | R$ 1,420 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (R$ 237) | R$ 250 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (R$ 1,514) | R$ 1,698 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,047 (R$ 1,172) | R$ 1,077 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (R$ 151) | R$ 279 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 454 (R$ 31) | R$ 85 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,206 (R$ 1,801) | R$ 2,104 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,194 (R$ 288) | R$ 602 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 338 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (R$ 36) | R$ 14 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tomsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,107 (R$ 214) | R$ 218 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,948 (R$ 134) | R$ 163 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,991 (R$ 206) | R$ 332 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (R$ 270) | R$ 286 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tomsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,052,900 (R$ 72,374) | R$ 72,761 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (R$ 3.11) | R$ 5.90 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 967 (R$ 66) | R$ 161 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 610 (R$ 42) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tomsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 827 (R$ 57) | R$ 79 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 856 (R$ 59) | R$ 217 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 178 (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 8 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.01 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 451 (R$ 31) | R$ 41 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tomsk | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (R$ 76) | R$ 66 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 624 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,495 (R$ 171) | R$ 132 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,451 (R$ 168) | R$ 104 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 282 (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 147 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 175 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,632 (R$ 2,862) | R$ 3,568 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.19 (R$ 0.29) | R$ 0.81 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,933 (R$ 202) | R$ 104 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 114 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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