- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Iraq
- Novorossiysk
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Novorossiysk, Russia compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 800 (15,918 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 600 (11,938 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 160 (3,184 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 120 (2,388 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 60 (1,194 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (1,592 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 150 (2,985 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 100 (1,990 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 100 (1,990 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (597 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 800 (15,918 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 50 (995 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 12 (239 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 88% | |
| 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 (497,422 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,000 (358,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,500 (89,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (298,453 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 11,000 (218,866 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,500 (69,639 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 580 (11,540 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 12,000 (238,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,000 (39,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 150 (2,985 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 (49,742 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 (39,794 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 (15,917,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (637 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 (796 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 75 (1,492 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 (11,938 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 (1,990 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
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 15, 2015.
Exchange rate:
19.897
IQD
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Novorossiysk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,640,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,395,412 Dinar
(руб 70,132)
in Novorossiysk.
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