Cost of living
Saratov compared to Kaluga Oblast
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Overview comparison
SaratovKaluga Oblast
Consumer prices in Saratov are roughly 29% higher than in Kaluga Oblast.
Cost of living
| Item | Saratov | Kaluga Oblast |
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| Total with rent one person | 497 | 517 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,315 | 1,294 |
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| Without rent one person | 242 | 286 |
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| Without rent one family | 859 | 947 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 192.7 | 168.46 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 340.72 | 379.45 |
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| Food person | 194 | 240 |
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| Food family | 469 | 549 |
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| Transport person | 26.55 | 22.26 |
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| Transport family | 75.48 | 77.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.8 years | 76.7 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Saratov | Kaluga Oblast |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.55 | 6.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.16 | 26.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.12 | 3.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 | 1.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.74 | 2.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Saratov | Kaluga Oblast |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 316.24 | 195.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.16 | 119.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 486.9 | 404.1 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 258.74 | 284.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.98 | 29.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.77 | 51.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.29 | 7.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Saratov | Kaluga Oblast |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.38 | 12.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,506 | 1,255 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,186 | 834 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.81% | 12.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.62 | 3.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.55 | 0.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Saratov | Kaluga Oblast |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.95 | 1.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.7 | 10.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.39 | 4.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.75 | 7.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Saratov | Kaluga Oblast |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.79 | 35.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.84 | 4.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.9 | 24.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.88 | 3.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.07 | 52.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57 | 99.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 231.83 | 236.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,635 | 2,269 |
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