- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Iraq
- Chelyabinsk
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 261 (5,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 184 (3,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 78 (1,504 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 (971 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 62 (1,191 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 90 (1,731 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 188 (3,627 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (1,154 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (687 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (744 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 374 (7,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 (1,300 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (373 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 32,784 (632,032 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,084 (387,194 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,280 (82,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,864 (382,955 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,592 (262,027 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,722 (52,474 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 929 (17,911 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 20,091 (387,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,125 (60,239 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 683 (13,160 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 517 (9,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,902 (55,944 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,040 (39,329 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,516 (67,780 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,366 (84,161 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 819,419 (15,797,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (577 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 812 (15,648 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 565 (10,885 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (5,899 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 363 (7,003 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 765 (14,746 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 135 (2,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 124 (2,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (3,664 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 49 (938 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (1,646 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (4,977 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,086 (20,928 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 509 (9,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,391 (65,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,644 (50,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 206 (3,978 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 99 (1,905 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 130 (2,501 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.43 (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,217 (42,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 75 (1,440 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.279
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RUB
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,050,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,508,344 Dinar
(руб 78,239)
in Chelyabinsk.
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