- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Sudan
- Surgut
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surgut, Russia compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Surgut (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 700 (205 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 250 (73 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 97 (28 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 45 (13 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (19 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (23 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 127 (37 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 (18 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (11 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 325 (95 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 68 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (8 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Surgut (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,500 (12,444 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 35,000 (10,248 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,000 (2,635 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,000 (7,320 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 20,000 (5,856 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,000 (1,171 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 550 (161 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 17,500 (5,124 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,500 (1,025 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 250 (73 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (117 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Surgut (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,000 (1,171 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,067 (898 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (1,464 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (1,464 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Surgut (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 700,000 (204,960 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 (8 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 825 (242 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 142% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Surgut (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 60 (18 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 (146 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 200 (59 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 125 (37 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 135 (40 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 60 (18 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 60 (18 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 375 (110 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Surgut (Russia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,133 (332 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 550 (161 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 500 (146 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,500 (1,025 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (59 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 110 (32 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 123 (36 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.50 (0.44 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,000 (1,464 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 53 (15 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2015.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Surgut (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 45,391 Pound
(руб 155,023)
in Surgut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
40,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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