Cost of living in Belgorod (Russia) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Belgorod (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 444 (£4.13) | £13 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 279 (£2.59) | £6 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 139 (£1.29) | £3.87 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 55 (£0.52) | £1.20 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 121 (£1.12) | £3.27 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 167 (£1.56) | £1.99 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 275 (£2.56) | £5.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 76 (£0.71) | £2.27 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (£0.40) | £1.03 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (£0.61) | £2.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 493 (£4.59) | £9 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 92 (£0.86) | £1.79 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (£0.29) | £1.34 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Belgorod (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 29,338 (£273) | £953 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,819 (£212) | £1,073 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,509 (£79) | £297 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,337 (£180) | £702 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 14,499 (£135) | £544 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,045 (£56) | £125 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 523 (£4.87) | £25 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,903 (£204) | £418 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,208 (£48) | £129 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 361 (£3.36) | £7 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 306 (£2.85) | £13 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Belgorod (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,424 (£32) | £69 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,003 (£19) | £37 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,357 (£41) | £99 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,157 (£48) | £52 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Belgorod (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 849,393 (£7,906) | £17,412 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (£0.38) | £1.52 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,793 (£17) | £67 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 592 (£5.51) | £18 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgorod (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 204 (£1.90) | £2.31 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 653 (£6) | £5.75 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 894 (£8) | £94 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 228 (£2.12) | £2.46 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 177 (£1.65) | £1.57 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 202 (£1.88) | £4.18 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 55 (£0.52) | £2.17 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 94 (£0.87) | £1.68 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 372 (£3.46) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgorod (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,015 (£9) | £61 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 376 (£3.50) | £13 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,251 (£12) | £83 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,106 (£20) | £72 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 260 (£2.42) | £7 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 130 (£1.21) | £3.57 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 154 (£1.44) | £4.42 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,955 (£484) | £502 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 (£0.03) | £0.09 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,318 (£22) | £50 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 154 (£1.44) | £11 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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