Cost of living in Sterlitamak, Russia vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 247 (€2.69) | €16 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 300 (€3.27) | €7 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 200 (€2.18) | €4.12 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (€0.65) | €1.23 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 71 (€0.77) | €4.06 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 70 (€0.76) | €1.54 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 600 (€7) | €4.69 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (€1.31) | €1.50 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (€0.33) | €0.98 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 70 (€0.76) | €1.30 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 1,000 (€11) | €10 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 130 (€1.42) | €2.01 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (€0.33) | €0.62 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 19,321 (€210) | €592 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 12,000 (€131) | €430 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 10,000 (€109) | €121 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 16,000 (€174) | €424 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €315 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 10,000 (€109) | €82 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (€5.45) | €20 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | €379 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (€33) | €111 | - 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 1,000 (€11) | €9 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 200 (€2.18) | €6 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,500 (€27) | €78 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,000 (€11) | €22 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (€33) | €80 | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,000 (€33) | €89 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,726 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (€0.46) | €1.58 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 597 (€7) | €30 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 600 (€7) | €3.14 | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 200 (€2.18) | €9 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,531 (€17) | €31 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.64 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 150 (€1.63) | €4.30 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (€1.63) | €3.74 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 100 (€1.09) | €1.84 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.09) | €2.07 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,000 (€11) | €9 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 (€5.45) | €26 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (€5.45) | €15 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,000 (€22) | €45 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (€54) | €45 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (€2.18) | €9 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 100 (€1.09) | €3.80 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 200 (€2.18) | €3.87 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,000 (€327) | €434 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (€0.03) | €0.36 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,000 (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (€2.18) | €4.66 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €949 (руб 87,169) in Sterlitamak.
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