- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Poland
- Saratov
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saratov, Russia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saratov (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 266 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 235 (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 45 (2.84 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 67 (4.25 zł) | 6 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 127 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 239 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 67 (4.21 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (2.85 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 57 (3.60 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 423 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 (4.22 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (1.18 zł) | 2.08 zł | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Saratov (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,464 (1,547 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 21,847 (1,381 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,714 (361 zł) | 463 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 22,061 (1,395 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 11,946 (755 zł) | 844 zł | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,333 (274 zł) | 248 zł | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (30 zł) | 47 zł | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 45,250 (2,861 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,847 (243 zł) | 434 zł | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 18 zł | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Saratov (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,670 (232 zł) | 275 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,085 (132 zł) | 113 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,782 (302 zł) | 297 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,219 (393 zł) | 276 zł | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Saratov (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 700,000 (44,255 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 31 (1.98 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 707 (45 zł) | 75 zł | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 197 (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Saratov (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 824 (52 zł) | 15 zł | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 525 (33 zł) | 100 zł | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 58 (3.67 zł) | 17 zł | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 88 (5.53 zł) | 12 zł | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 120 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 59 (3.71 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 57 (3.58 zł) | 7 zł | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 (16 zł) | 27 zł | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Saratov (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,152 (73 zł) | 65 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 584 (37 zł) | 44 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,065 (383 zł) | 114 zł | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,537 (224 zł) | 90 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 240 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 90 (5.66 zł) | 6 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 102 (6 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,196 (518 zł) | 680 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.13 (0.13 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,411 (89 zł) | 108 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 77 (4.87 zł) | 13 zł | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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6,500 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 5,492 zł
(руб 86,868)
in Saratov.
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