- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Egypt
- Murmansk
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Murmansk, Russia compared to Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Murmansk (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 200 (E£ 54) | E£ 100 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 115 (E£ 31) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 53 (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 76 (E£ 20) | E£ 12 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 123 (E£ 33) | E£ 3.00 | + 1003% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 130 (E£ 35) | E£ 24 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 79 (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (E£ 11) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 44 (E£ 12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 350 (E£ 94) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 79 (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (E£ 5.03) | E£ 2.50 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Murmansk (Russia) is 39% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 28,045 (E£ 7,547) | E£ 3,000 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 21,500 (E£ 5,786) | E£ 1,500 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,000 (E£ 2,153) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 18,750 (E£ 5,046) | E£ 1,000 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 12,691 (E£ 3,415) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,306 (E£ 890) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 1,008 (E£ 271) | E£ 165 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 30,000 (E£ 8,073) | E£ 4,000 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,789 (E£ 1,289) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 200 (E£ 54) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Murmansk (Russia) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,793 (E£ 1,290) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,430 (E£ 923) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (E£ 1,346) | E£ 1,000 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,832 (E£ 1,569) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Murmansk (Russia) is 61% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 996,677 (E£ 268,207) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.50 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,420 (E£ 382) | E£ 60 | + 537% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Murmansk (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 662 (E£ 178) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 85 (E£ 23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 240 (E£ 65) | E£ 25 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 115 (E£ 31) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 187 (E£ 50) | E£ 10 | + 403% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (E£ 95) | E£ 20 | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Murmansk (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,849 (E£ 498) | E£ 200 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 492 (E£ 132) | E£ 50 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,297 (E£ 887) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,652 (E£ 1,521) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 225 (E£ 61) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 93 (E£ 25) | E£ 15 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 299 (E£ 80) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.00 (E£ 0.54) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,000 (E£ 807) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (E£ 32) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
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 December 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.26910
EGP
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Murmansk (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 12,116
(руб 45,024)
in Murmansk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,500
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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