Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Samara (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Samara (Russia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 334 (€3.65) | €16 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 313 (€3.41) | €9 | 61% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 144 (€1.57) | €3.67 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 73 (€0.80) | €0.97 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 77 (€0.84) | €2.28 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 149 (€1.62) | €1.87 | 13% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 298 (€3.26) | €5.47 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 83 (€0.91) | €1.70 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 32 (€0.35) | €1.22 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 61 (€0.66) | €1.71 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 606 (€7) | €7 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 94 (€1.02) | €2.45 | 58% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 36 (€0.39) | €1.18 | 67% |
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Samara (Russia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 49,287 (€538) | €1,052 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 27,943 (€305) | €831 | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 5,234 (€57) | €155 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 34,973 (€382) | €785 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 18,682 (€204) | €537 | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 2,994 (€33) | €123 | 73% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 522 (€5.70) | €29 | 80% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 23,457 (€256) | €383 | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 4,868 (€53) | €117 | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 299 (€3.27) | €11 | 69% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 619 (€7) | €10 | 30% |
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Samara (Russia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 5,113 (€56) | €79 | 29% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,469 (€27) | €43 | 37% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 4,536 (€50) | €93 | 47% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 6,597 (€72) | €129 | 44% |
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Samara (Russia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,073,820 (€11,723) | €23,515 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 42 (€0.46) | €1.34 | 66% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 1,220 (€13) | €48 | 72% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 249 (€2.71) | €28 | 90% |
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Samara (Russia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 281 (€3.07) | €7 | 56% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 324 (€3.54) | €9 | 63% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,150 (€13) | €26 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 135 (€1.48) | €4.50 | 67% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 120 (€1.31) | €3.72 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 158 (€1.72) | €3.39 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 61 (€0.67) | €1.36 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 90 (€0.98) | €2.40 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 296 (€3.23) | €22 | 85% |
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Samara (Russia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 1,523 (€17) | €35 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 571 (€6) | €21 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 3,323 (€36) | €48 | 24% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 3,539 (€39) | €51 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 324 (€3.54) | €8 | 57% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 129 (€1.40) | €3.09 | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 163 (€1.78) | €4.65 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 33,675 (€368) | €438 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 2.12 (€0.02) | €0.23 | 90% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 2,272 (€25) | €27 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 136 (€1.49) | €6 | 77% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,304 (руб 119,404) in Samara.