- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Sudan
- Novosibirsk
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Novosibirsk, Russia compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | ||||
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Food in Novosibirsk (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 180 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 138 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 73 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 41 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 58 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 345 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 44 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Novosibirsk (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,884 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,273 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,251 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,818 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,887 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,423 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 13,431 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,283 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 247 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Novosibirsk (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,948 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,296 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,729 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,393 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 580,887 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 563 Pound [BM] | 100 Pound [BM] | + 463% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 229 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Novosibirsk (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 187 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 810 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 99 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 82 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 62 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Novosibirsk (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 672 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 311 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,137 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,844 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 180 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 119 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,827 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 985 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 57 Pound [BM] | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Novosibirsk (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 39,891 Pound
(руб 135,634)
in Novosibirsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
32,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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