Cost of living in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
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| Food in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 247 (€2.74) | €15 | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 300 (€3.33) | €7 | 51% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 200 (€2.22) | €4.12 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 60 (€0.67) | €1.23 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 71 (€0.79) | €4.05 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 70 (€0.78) | €1.54 | 49% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 600 (€7) | €4.69 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 120 (€1.33) | €1.37 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 30 (€0.33) | €0.98 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 70 (€0.78) | €1.30 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 1,000 (€11) | €11 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 130 (€1.44) | €2.01 | 28% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 30 (€0.33) | €0.62 | 46% |
| Housing in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 19,321 (€215) | €593 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 12,000 (€133) | €436 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 10,000 (€111) | €121 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 16,000 (€178) | €424 | 58% |
| 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 (€111) | €82 | 35% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 500 (€5.55) | €20 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| - | €379 | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 3,000 (€33) | €111 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 1,000 (€11) | €9 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 200 (€2.22) | €6 | 64% |
| Clothes in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 2,500 (€28) | €78 | 64% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 1,000 (€11) | €22 | 50% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 3,000 (€33) | €77 | 57% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 3,000 (€33) | €89 | 63% |
| Transportation in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | €20,726 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 42 (€0.47) | €1.58 | 70% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 597 (€7) | €30 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | €21 | - |
| Personal Care in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 600 (€7) | €3.14 | 112% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 200 (€2.22) | €9 | 74% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,531 (€17) | €31 | 45% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | €3.64 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 150 (€1.67) | €4.05 | 59% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 150 (€1.67) | €4.38 | 62% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 100 (€1.11) | €1.84 | 40% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 100 (€1.11) | €2.18 | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 1,000 (€11) | €9 | 17% |
| Entertainment in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 500 (€5.55) | €25 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 500 (€5.55) | €15 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 2,000 (€22) | €45 | 50% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 5,000 (€56) | €45 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 200 (€2.22) | €9 | 76% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 100 (€1.11) | €3.80 | 71% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 200 (€2.22) | €3.87 | 43% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 30,000 (€333) | €434 | 23% |
| 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) | €42 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 200 (€2.22) | €4.66 | 52% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €862 (руб 77,579) in Sterlitamak.