Cost of living in Saratov, Russia vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saratov (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 272 (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 256 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 119 (5.99 zł) | 8 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (2.83 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 73 (3.64 zł) | 10 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 127 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 232 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 71 (3.55 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (2.00 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (2.64 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 447 (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 93 (4.65 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (1.07 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Saratov (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 24,261 (1,217 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 21,703 (1,088 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,349 (218 zł) | 471 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 18,517 (929 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,030 (653 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,678 (184 zł) | 280 zł | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 406 (20 zł) | 47 zł | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 33,711 (1,690 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (201 zł) | 403 zł | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 700 (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Saratov (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,997 (251 zł) | 246 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,764 (88 zł) | 118 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,277 (265 zł) | 310 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,213 (261 zł) | 350 zł | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Saratov (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 924,306 (46,350 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (1.76 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 750 (38 zł) | 94 zł | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 235 (12 zł) | 26 zł | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Saratov (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 716 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 300 (15 zł) | 28 zł | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 701 (35 zł) | 101 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 122 (6 zł) | 17 zł | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 149 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 176 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 66 (3.31 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 84 (4.19 zł) | 8 zł | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 298 (15 zł) | 36 zł | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Saratov (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,207 (61 zł) | 68 zł | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 557 (28 zł) | 54 zł | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,155 (309 zł) | 133 zł | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,201 (110 zł) | 138 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 298 (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 159 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 143 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 27,500 (1,379 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.94 (0.15 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,723 (86 zł) | 119 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 112 (5.60 zł) | 14 zł | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 193 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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