- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Poland
- Saratov
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saratov, Russia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saratov (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 256 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 235 (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 122 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 43 (2.47 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 66 (3.74 zł) | 6 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 126 (7 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 195 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 73 (4.17 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (2.47 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 46 (2.63 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 421 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 77 (4.40 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (1.06 zł) | 2.06 zł | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Saratov (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,464 (1,391 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 21,250 (1,209 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,714 (325 zł) | 519 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 18,355 (1,044 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 12,519 (712 zł) | 844 zł | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,008 (228 zł) | 275 zł | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 446 (25 zł) | 47 zł | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 45,250 (2,574 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,847 (219 zł) | 419 zł | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 20 zł | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Saratov (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,157 (293 zł) | 275 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,085 (119 zł) | 113 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,162 (294 zł) | 282 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,219 (354 zł) | 297 zł | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Saratov (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 700,000 (39,813 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (1.83 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 707 (40 zł) | 75 zł | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 229 (13 zł) | 26 zł | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Saratov (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 824 (47 zł) | 14 zł | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 525 (30 zł) | 103 zł | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 58 (3.30 zł) | 16 zł | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 144 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 145 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 63 (3.58 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (4.54 zł) | 7 zł | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 280 (16 zł) | 30 zł | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Saratov (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,267 (72 zł) | 63 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (33 zł) | 44 zł | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,167 (464 zł) | 126 zł | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,344 (133 zł) | 90 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 267 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 158 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.13 (0.12 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,678 (95 zł) | 108 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 83 (4.74 zł) | 13 zł | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saratov (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
6,800 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 5,367 zł
(руб 94,363)
in Saratov.
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