Cost of living in Samara is 44% lower than in Kuressaare (without rent).
Rent in Samara is 54% cheaper than in Kuressaare.
Cost of living including rent in Samara is 49% lower than in Kuressaare.
Food in Samara is 47% cheaper than in Kuressaare.
Transport in Samara is 11% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
| Samara | Kuressaare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Samara | Kuressaare | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.74 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.8 $ | 67.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.97 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.92 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.82 $ | 2.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.26 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.11 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.37 $ | 8.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.69 $ | 6.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.9 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.35 $ | 9.42 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 53.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.89 $ | 8.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.76 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.87 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.45 $ | 2.62 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.1 $ | 177 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.6 $ | 276 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.05 $ | 31.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 375 $ | 505 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 260 $ | 454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 578 $ | 671 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,811 $ | 4,093 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,095 $ | 2,455 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 484 $ | 1,280 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.07 % | 4.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.9 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.31 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 3.73 $ | 19.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.2 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 72.4 $ | 115 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 194 $ | 117 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,133 $ | 8,008 $ |