- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Iraq
- Kursk
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kursk, Russia compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 312 (6,056 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 189 (3,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (2,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 41 (789 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (1,357 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (2,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 233 (4,532 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 73 (1,422 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (1,060 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (1,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 397 (7,711 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 76 (1,481 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (503 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 16,967 (329,714 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 16,831 (327,062 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,352 (65,134 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 11,952 (232,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 10,688 (207,698 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 1,931 (37,517 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 347 (6,745 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,869 (444,409 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,344 (64,990 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 122 (2,367 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 136 (2,639 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,685 (52,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,593 (30,952 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,644 (51,373 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,012 (77,966 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kursk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 795,250 (15,453,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (896 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 667 (12,955 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 401 (7,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 471 (9,151 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 200 (3,886 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 250 (4,858 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 195 (3,782 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 112 (2,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 147 (2,856 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 39 (758 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 51 (1,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (5,833 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,263 (24,535 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 403 (7,834 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 698 (13,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,581 (30,720 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 310 (6,033 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (2,210 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 111 (2,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.00 (39 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 12,249 (238,034 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 119 (2,315 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
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 April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.432
IQD
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Kursk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
987,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 465,538 Dinar
(руб 23,957)
in Kursk.
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