Cost of living in Ulm (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
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| Food in Ulm (Germany) is 90% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ulm (Germany) | Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €8 (руб 710) | руб 344 | 106% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (руб 644) | руб 293 | 120% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €2.95 (руб 273) | руб 153 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.01 (руб 93) | руб 67 | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.61 (руб 242) | руб 92 | 163% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.00 (руб 185) | руб 123 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €3.29 (руб 305) | руб 330 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.58 (руб 239) | руб 122 | 97% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.67 (руб 155) | руб 47 | 227% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.94 (руб 87) | руб 65 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €6 (руб 575) | руб 563 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.60 (руб 149) | руб 110 | 35% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.18 (руб 110) | руб 39 | 184% |
| Housing in Ulm (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||
| Ulm (Germany) | Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €919 (руб 85,227) | руб 67,221 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €659 (руб 61,109) | руб 41,721 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €185 (руб 17,194) | руб 6,212 | 177% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €483 (руб 44,786) | руб 39,514 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €300 (руб 27,822) | руб 28,003 | 1% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €150 (руб 13,911) | руб 3,488 | 299% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €21 (руб 1,970) | руб 386 | 410% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €353 (руб 32,719) | руб 29,375 | 11% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €100 (руб 9,274) | руб 5,472 | 69% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | руб 412 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (руб 1,008) | руб 778 | 30% |
| Clothes in Ulm (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||
| Ulm (Germany) | Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €85 (руб 7,898) | руб 5,901 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €27 (руб 2,535) | руб 2,519 | 1% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €75 (руб 6,942) | руб 6,533 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €96 (руб 8,883) | руб 8,532 | 4% |
| Transportation in Ulm (Germany) is 94% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||
| Ulm (Germany) | Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €19,084 (руб 1,769,862) | руб 1,371,350 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.50 (руб 139) | руб 46 | 199% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €56 (руб 5,218) | руб 2,300 | 127% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | руб 389 | - |
| Personal Care in Ulm (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||
| Ulm (Germany) | Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.64 (руб 431) | руб 378 | 14% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | руб 566 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | руб 1,427 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €2.50 (руб 232) | руб 226 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €1.76 (руб 164) | руб 175 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.12 (руб 197) | руб 186 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | руб 75 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.00 (руб 185) | руб 95 | 95% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 (руб 1,901) | руб 781 | 144% |
| Entertainment in Ulm (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||
| Ulm (Germany) | Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €37 (руб 3,427) | руб 1,555 | 120% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €19 (руб 1,799) | руб 582 | 209% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | руб 8,908 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €37 (руб 3,408) | руб 2,929 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (руб 742) | руб 375 | 98% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.60 (руб 241) | руб 175 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.24 (руб 301) | руб 237 | 27% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | руб 38,228 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.14 (руб 13) | руб 5.98 | 125% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €40 (руб 3,685) | руб 4,143 | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.16 (руб 479) | руб 149 | 221% |
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For example, you would need at least руб 313,372 (€3,379) in Ulm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 191,000 in Saint Petersburg.