Cost of living
Saratov compared to Mari El
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Overview comparison
SaratovMari El
Consumer prices in Saratov are roughly 5% higher than in Mari El.
Cost of living
| Item | Saratov | Mari El |
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| Total with rent one person | 497 | 432 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,315 | 1,512 |
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| Without rent one person | 242 | 261 |
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| Without rent one family | 859 | 890 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 192.7 | 220.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 340.72 | 431.92 |
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| Food person | 194 | 202 |
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| Food family | 469 | 529 |
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| Transport person | 26.55 | 24.89 |
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| Transport family | 75.48 | 54.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.8 years | 84.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Saratov | Mari El |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.55 | 6.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.16 | 36.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.12 | 3.28 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 | 0.9 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.74 | 1.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 0.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Saratov | Mari El |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 316.24 | 297.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.16 | 212.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 486.9 | 508.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 258.74 | 475.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.98 | 47.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.77 | 69.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.29 | 4.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Saratov | Mari El |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.38 | 13.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,506 | 1,257 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,186 | 1,140 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.81% | 11.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.62 | 2.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.55 | 0.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Saratov | Mari El |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 0.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.95 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.7 | 6.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.39 | 3.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.75 | 6.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Saratov | Mari El |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.79 | 23.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.84 | 3.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.9 | 9.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.88 | 2.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.07 | 45.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57 | 84.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 231.83 | 158.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,635 | 4,843 |
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