Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 284 (R$ 20) | R$ 35 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 226 (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 99 (R$ 7) | R$ 30 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 4.00 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 67 (R$ 4.83) | R$ 24 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 114 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 244 (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 74 (R$ 5.29) | R$ 9 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (R$ 2.16) | R$ 10 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 60 | - 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 481 (R$ 34) | R$ 120 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 99 (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (R$ 1.43) | R$ 3.00 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 32,388 (R$ 2,321) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,126 (R$ 1,442) | R$ 1,450 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,880 (R$ 350) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,540 (R$ 1,400) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,557 (R$ 971) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,730 (R$ 196) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 442 (R$ 32) | R$ 70 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 21,705 (R$ 1,555) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,758 (R$ 269) | R$ 300 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 389 (R$ 28) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 459 (R$ 33) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,588 (R$ 185) | R$ 80 | + 132% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,012 (R$ 144) | R$ 60 | + 140% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,253 (R$ 305) | R$ 500 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,221 (R$ 302) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 963,089 (R$ 69,006) | R$ 15,000 | + 360% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (R$ 2.61) | R$ 4.46 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 895 (R$ 64) | R$ 227 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 237 (R$ 17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 322 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (R$ 36) | R$ 50 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,265 (R$ 91) | R$ 300 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 167 (R$ 12) | R$ 20 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (R$ 9) | R$ 27 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 192 (R$ 14) | R$ 36 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 13 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 13 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (R$ 18) | R$ 60 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,151 (R$ 82) | R$ 200 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 565 (R$ 41) | R$ 80 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,097 (R$ 150) | R$ 300 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,777 (R$ 199) | R$ 80 | + 149% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 221 (R$ 16) | R$ 80 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 108 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 137 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 96% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 32,231 (R$ 2,309) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.74 (R$ 0.12) | R$ 0.50 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,395 (R$ 172) | R$ 300 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 88 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.00 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 6,500 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 4,207 (руб 58,720) in Chelyabinsk.
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