Cost of living in Saratov is 21% higher than in Donetsk (without rent).
Rent in Saratov is 6% more expensive than in Donetsk.
Cost of living including rent in Saratov is 14% higher than in Donetsk.
Food in Saratov is 44% more expensive than in Donetsk.
Transport in Saratov is 37% cheaper than in Donetsk.
| Saratov | Donetsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saratov | Donetsk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.18 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.1 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.69 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.95 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.87 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.18 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.04 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.5 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.94 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.42 $ | 1.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.98 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.11 $ | 4.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.9 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.05 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.37 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.67 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ | 0.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.1 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.4 $ | 27 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.8 $ | 4.96 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 158 $ | 162 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 252 $ | 349 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 265 $ | 315 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 602 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,626 $ | 608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,126 $ | 710 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 408 $ | 104 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.73 % | 17.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.06 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Haircut | 3.69 $ | 1.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.9 $ | 49.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 216 $ | 283 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,915 $ | 2,472 $ |