- 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 (6,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 189 (3,752 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (2,606 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 41 (808 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (1,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (2,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 233 (4,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 73 (1,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (1,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (1,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 397 (7,895 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 76 (1,516 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (515 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 (337,595 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 16,831 (334,879 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,352 (66,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 11,952 (237,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 10,688 (212,662 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 1,931 (38,414 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 347 (6,907 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,869 (455,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,344 (66,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 122 (2,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 136 (2,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,685 (53,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,593 (31,692 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,644 (52,601 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,012 (79,829 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Kursk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 795,250 (15,823,004 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (917 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 577 (11,478 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 303 (6,025 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 (9,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 200 (3,979 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 250 (4,974 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 195 (3,872 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 112 (2,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 147 (2,925 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 39 (776 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 51 (1,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (5,973 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,263 (25,121 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 403 (8,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 698 (13,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,581 (31,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 310 (6,177 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (2,263 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 111 (2,210 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,052 (160,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.00 (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 12,249 (243,723 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 119 (2,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Kursk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
939,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 409,441 Dinar
(руб 20,578)
in Kursk.
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