Cost of living in Saratov (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States)
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Saratov (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 331 ($3.57) | $17 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 287 ($3.10) | $12 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 157 ($1.70) | $4.81 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 ($0.64) | $0.90 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 80 ($0.86) | $3.81 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 117 ($1.26) | $3.12 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 269 ($2.91) | $5.67 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 76 ($0.82) | $3.80 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 ($0.44) | $1.79 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 57 ($0.62) | $5.60 | - 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 442 ($4.78) | $19 | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 104 ($1.13) | $2.47 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 ($0.23) | $1.61 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Saratov (Russia) is 76% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 33,068 ($357) | $1,579 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,949 ($248) | $1,112 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,655 ($72) | $223 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,510 ($232) | $1,031 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,335 ($166) | $786 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,529 ($38) | $134 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 405 ($4.38) | $48 | - 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 34,221 ($370) | $242 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,453 ($81) | $106 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 515 ($5.57) | $12 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 431 ($4.66) | $16 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Saratov (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,787 ($52) | $48 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,414 ($26) | $56 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,239 ($57) | $103 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,161 ($67) | $101 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Saratov (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,500,320 ($16,214) | $25,073 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 ($0.48) | $0.82 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 810 ($9) | $69 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 290 ($3.13) | $22 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Saratov (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 680 ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 978 ($11) | $27 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,308 ($14) | $88 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 214 ($2.32) | $7 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 156 ($1.69) | $4.49 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 219 ($2.37) | $5.88 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 62 ($0.67) | $5.00 | - 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 ($1.00) | $2.92 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 425 ($4.60) | $18 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Saratov (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,350 ($15) | $48 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 618 ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,599 ($50) | $188 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,555 ($28) | $68 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 426 ($4.60) | $10 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 170 ($1.83) | $5.35 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 143 ($1.55) | $5.16 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 72,503 ($784) | $432 | + 81% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.69 ($0.06) | $0.18 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,718 ($19) | $20 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 254 ($2.74) | $12 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 145 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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