Cost of living in Saratov, Russia vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saratov (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 272 (AU$4.70) | AU$18 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 256 (AU$4.42) | AU$12 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 119 (AU$2.07) | AU$5.47 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (AU$0.98) | AU$1.52 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 73 (AU$1.26) | AU$5.40 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 127 (AU$2.19) | AU$4.83 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 232 (AU$4.01) | AU$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 71 (AU$1.22) | AU$4.56 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (AU$0.69) | AU$3.15 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (AU$0.91) | AU$5.46 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 447 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 93 (AU$1.60) | AU$2.72 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (AU$0.37) | AU$2.75 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Saratov (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 24,261 (AU$419) | AU$2,943 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 21,703 (AU$375) | AU$2,147 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,349 (AU$75) | AU$249 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 18,517 (AU$320) | AU$1,822 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,030 (AU$225) | AU$1,417 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,678 (AU$64) | AU$157 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 406 (AU$7) | AU$46 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 33,711 (AU$583) | AU$374 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (AU$69) | AU$212 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 700 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (AU$9) | AU$28 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Saratov (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,997 (AU$86) | AU$99 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,764 (AU$30) | AU$59 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,277 (AU$91) | AU$129 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,213 (AU$90) | AU$131 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in Saratov (Russia) is 82% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 924,306 (AU$15,978) | AU$27,303 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (AU$0.61) | AU$1.38 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 750 (AU$13) | AU$159 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 235 (AU$4.06) | AU$21 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Saratov (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 716 (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 300 (AU$5.19) | AU$19 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 701 (AU$12) | AU$65 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 122 (AU$2.10) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 149 (AU$2.58) | AU$4.67 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 176 (AU$3.04) | AU$5.32 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 66 (AU$1.14) | AU$2.66 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 84 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.01 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 298 (AU$5.16) | AU$34 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Saratov (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,207 (AU$21) | AU$51 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 557 (AU$10) | AU$39 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,155 (AU$106) | AU$226 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,201 (AU$38) | AU$80 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 298 (AU$5.16) | AU$16 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 159 (AU$2.76) | AU$4.43 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 143 (AU$2.48) | AU$10 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 27,500 (AU$475) | AU$634 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.94 (AU$0.05) | AU$0.25 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,723 (AU$30) | AU$72 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 112 (AU$1.93) | AU$34 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 925 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saratov (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,300 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,449 (руб 141,694) in Saratov.
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