Cost of living in Volgograd (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volgograd | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 455 (R$ 24) | R$ 27 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 257 (R$ 13) | R$ 30 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 189 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 71 (R$ 3.71) | R$ 7 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (R$ 4.22) | R$ 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 135 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 261 (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (R$ 4.07) | R$ 9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (R$ 1.91) | R$ 5.30 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 54 (R$ 2.84) | R$ 7 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 547 (R$ 29) | R$ 44 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 112 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 8 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 25 (R$ 1.33) | R$ 4.21 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volgograd | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 28,616 (R$ 1,500) | R$ 4,158 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 23,011 (R$ 1,206) | R$ 2,378 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,336 (R$ 280) | R$ 599 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,516 (R$ 1,127) | R$ 3,034 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,632 (R$ 819) | R$ 1,738 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,762 (R$ 145) | R$ 348 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 403 (R$ 21) | R$ 83 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 32,175 (R$ 1,686) | R$ 1,744 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,263 (R$ 328) | R$ 635 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 305 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 600 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volgograd | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,337 (R$ 280) | R$ 201 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,407 (R$ 126) | R$ 191 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,012 (R$ 263) | R$ 265 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,725 (R$ 352) | R$ 214 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volgograd | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,058,930 (R$ 55,490) | R$ 90,944 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (R$ 2.36) | R$ 6 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 908 (R$ 48) | R$ 188 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 588 (R$ 31) | R$ 34 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volgograd | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 205 (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 808 (R$ 42) | R$ 41 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 847 (R$ 44) | R$ 120 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 133 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 133 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 146 (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 86 (R$ 4.51) | R$ 4.84 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (R$ 5.23) | R$ 5.16 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 374 (R$ 20) | R$ 33 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volgograd | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 915 (R$ 48) | R$ 75 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 591 (R$ 31) | R$ 61 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,454 (R$ 338) | R$ 126 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,988 (R$ 157) | R$ 134 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 262 (R$ 14) | R$ 19 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 166 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,439 (R$ 2,538) | R$ 3,080 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.91 (R$ 0.10) | R$ 1.17 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,882 (R$ 99) | R$ 108 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 97 (R$ 5.10) | R$ 9 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 129 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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