Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 264 (€2.97) | €9 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (€2.83) | €5.45 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 124 (€1.40) | €3.75 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (€0.66) | €1.23 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (€0.73) | €3.25 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (€1.47) | €1.35 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 240 (€2.70) | €4.12 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (€1.08) | €1.36 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (€0.33) | €0.68 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (€0.59) | €1.14 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (€5.09) | €8 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (€1.00) | €2.02 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (€0.25) | €0.90 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 34,065 (€383) | €426 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,919 (€314) | €302 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (€39) | €122 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (€248) | €316 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,792 (€189) | €245 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (€25) | €94 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (€4.95) | €21 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,262 (€296) | €351 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,132 (€46) | €71 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 293 (€3.30) | €10 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (€5.85) | €5.67 | + 3% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,984 (€34) | €83 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,939 (€22) | €40 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,987 (€34) | €70 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (€44) | €71 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,093,990 (€12,310) | €23,202 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (€0.44) | €1.57 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (€11) | €39 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 462 (€5.20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (€3.23) | €3.23 | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 934 (€11) | €5.59 | + 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 801 (€9) | €32 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (€2.83) | €3.88 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (€1.29) | €3.80 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 156 (€1.75) | €3.50 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (€0.72) | €1.53 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 91 (€1.02) | €1.83 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 400 (€4.50) | €11 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (€12) | €22 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (€5.88) | €15 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,794 (€31) | €38 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,344 (€26) | €46 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 286 (€3.21) | €7 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (€1.38) | €3.40 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (€1.91) | €3.22 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,820 (€471) | €792 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (€0.03) | €0.24 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,559 (€29) | €38 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (€1.18) | €4.08 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €571 (руб 50,748) in Tomsk.
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