- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Belgorod
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgorod, Russia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgorod (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 265 (£3.51) | £15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 233 (£3.08) | £5.50 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 114 (£1.50) | £3.36 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (£0.56) | £0.80 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 71 (£0.94) | £2.15 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 164 (£2.18) | £1.42 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 224 (£2.96) | £4.91 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 65 (£0.86) | £1.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (£0.66) | £0.84 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 52 (£0.69) | £1.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 460 (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 78 (£1.03) | £1.80 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (£0.27) | £0.86 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Belgorod (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 27,477 (£364) | £1,307 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,784 (£315) | £1,091 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,264 (£123) | £186 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 17,018 (£225) | £686 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 12,396 (£164) | £568 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,117 (£55) | £154 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 536 (£7) | £22 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,286 (£388) | £351 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,650 (£48) | £80 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 285 (£3.77) | £8 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Belgorod (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,202 (£42) | £67 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,650 (£22) | £32 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,514 (£60) | £60 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,425 (£59) | £64 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Belgorod (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,146,790 (£15,194) | £17,989 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 31 (£0.41) | £1.14 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 750 (£10) | £60 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 423 (£5.60) | £18 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgorod (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 1,166 (£15) | £3.17 | + 387% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 583 (£8) | £5.88 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 (£7) | £73 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 159 (£2.11) | £2.55 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 156 (£2.07) | £1.49 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 201 (£2.66) | £3.50 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 55 (£0.73) | £1.63 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (£1.27) | £1.96 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (£3.97) | £14 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgorod (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 837 (£11) | £36 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 366 (£4.85) | £18 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,337 (£18) | £67 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,752 (£36) | £56 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 295 (£3.91) | £7 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 118 (£1.56) | £2.76 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 159 (£2.11) | £3.65 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 10,200 (£135) | £122 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.49 (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,095 (£28) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 90 (£1.20) | £9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgorod (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,625
(руб 122,651)
in Belgorod.
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