- 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 (6,174 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 189 (3,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (2,594 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 41 (804 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (1,384 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (2,903 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 233 (4,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 73 (1,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (1,081 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (1,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 397 (7,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 76 (1,510 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (513 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 (336,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 16,831 (333,431 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,352 (66,403 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 11,952 (236,774 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 10,688 (211,743 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 1,931 (38,248 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 347 (6,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,869 (453,063 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,344 (66,255 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 122 (2,413 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 136 (2,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,685 (53,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,593 (31,555 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,644 (52,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,012 (79,484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kursk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 795,250 (15,754,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (913 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 613 (12,134 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 303 (5,999 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 (9,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 200 (3,962 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 250 (4,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 195 (3,855 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 112 (2,221 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 147 (2,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 39 (773 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 51 (1,020 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (5,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kursk (Russia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,263 (25,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 403 (7,986 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 698 (13,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,581 (31,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 310 (6,150 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (2,253 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 111 (2,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,052 (159,508 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 (242,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 119 (2,360 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
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 August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Kursk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
967,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 432,204 Dinar
(руб 21,817)
in Kursk.
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