Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 264 (R$ 19) | R$ 35 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 124 (R$ 9) | R$ 30 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (R$ 4.23) | R$ 4.00 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (R$ 4.72) | R$ 24 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 240 (R$ 17) | R$ 30 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (R$ 2.14) | R$ 10 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 60 | - 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (R$ 33) | R$ 120 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (R$ 6) | R$ 6.00 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (R$ 1.62) | R$ 3.00 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 34,065 (R$ 2,469) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,919 (R$ 2,023) | R$ 1,450 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (R$ 250) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (R$ 1,597) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,792 (R$ 1,217) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (R$ 159) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (R$ 32) | R$ 70 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,262 (R$ 1,903) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,132 (R$ 299) | R$ 300 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 293 (R$ 21) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (R$ 38) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 47% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,984 (R$ 216) | R$ 80 | + 170% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,939 (R$ 141) | R$ 60 | + 134% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,987 (R$ 216) | R$ 500 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (R$ 285) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,093,990 (R$ 79,282) | R$ 15,000 | + 429% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (R$ 2.81) | R$ 4.46 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (R$ 69) | R$ 227 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 462 (R$ 34) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 934 (R$ 68) | R$ 50 | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 801 (R$ 58) | R$ 300 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (R$ 8) | R$ 27 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 156 (R$ 11) | R$ 36 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (R$ 4.66) | R$ 13 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 91 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 400 (R$ 29) | R$ 60 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (R$ 80) | R$ 200 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (R$ 38) | R$ 80 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,794 (R$ 202) | R$ 300 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,344 (R$ 170) | R$ 80 | + 112% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 286 (R$ 21) | R$ 80 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.00 | + 146% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,820 (R$ 3,031) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (R$ 0.22) | R$ 0.50 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,559 (R$ 185) | R$ 300 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.00 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 6,800 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 4,592 (руб 63,362) in Tomsk.
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