- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Iraq
- Novorossiysk
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Novorossiysk, Russia compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 800 (15,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 600 (11,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 160 (3,059 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 120 (2,294 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 60 (1,147 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (1,530 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 150 (2,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 100 (1,912 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 100 (1,912 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (574 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 800 (15,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 50 (956 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 12 (229 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 89% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Novorossiysk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,000 (478,011 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,000 (344,168 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,500 (86,042 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 22,500 (430,210 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 11,000 (210,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,500 (66,921 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 580 (11,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 12,000 (229,445 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,000 (38,241 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 150 (2,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Novorossiysk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,500 (47,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 2,000 (38,241 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Novorossiysk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 800,000 (15,296,342 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (612 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Novorossiysk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 40 (765 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 75 (1,434 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Novorossiysk (Russia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (11,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 100 (1,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.120
IQD
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,430,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,173,154 Dinar
(руб 61,356)
in Novorossiysk.
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