- 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 (6,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 189 (3,837 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (2,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 41 (826 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (1,421 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (2,982 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 233 (4,745 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 73 (1,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (1,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (1,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 397 (8,074 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 76 (1,550 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (526 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 (345,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 16,831 (342,452 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,352 (68,199 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 11,952 (243,180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 10,688 (217,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 1,931 (39,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 347 (7,063 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,869 (465,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,344 (68,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 122 (2,479 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 136 (2,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,685 (54,634 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,593 (32,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,644 (53,791 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,012 (81,634 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kursk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 795,250 (16,180,837 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (938 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 667 (13,565 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 303 (6,161 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 (9,582 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 200 (4,069 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 250 (5,087 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 195 (3,960 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 112 (2,281 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 147 (2,991 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 39 (793 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 51 (1,047 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (6,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,263 (25,689 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 403 (8,202 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 698 (14,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,581 (32,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 310 (6,317 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (2,314 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 111 (2,260 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.00 (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 12,249 (249,235 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 119 (2,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
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 October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kursk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,130,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 525,166 Dinar
(руб 25,811)
in Kursk.
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