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Cost of living in Murmansk, Russia vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Murmansk (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 244 (E£ 66) | E£ 100 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 101 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 54 (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 75 (E£ 20) | E£ 12 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 120 (E£ 32) | E£ 3.00 | + 977% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 250 (E£ 67) | E£ 24 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (E£ 23) | E£ 10 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 39 (E£ 11) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 46 (E£ 12) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 478 (E£ 128) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 86 (E£ 23) | E£ 10 | + 130% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (E£ 6) | E£ 2.50 | + 146% | |
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£ 7,523) | E£ 3,000 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 21,500 (E£ 5,767) | E£ 1,500 | + 284% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,000 (E£ 2,146) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 18,750 (E£ 5,030) | E£ 1,000 | + 403% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 12,691 (E£ 3,404) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,306 (E£ 887) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 1,008 (E£ 270) | E£ 165 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 30,000 (E£ 8,047) | E£ 4,000 | + 101% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,789 (E£ 1,285) | - | - | |
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£ 1,286) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,430 (E£ 920) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (E£ 1,341) | E£ 1,000 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,832 (E£ 1,564) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Murmansk (Russia) is 63% 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£ 267,358) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.50 | + 177% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,420 (E£ 381) | E£ 60 | + 535% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Murmansk (Russia) is 16% 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£ 64) | E£ 25 | + 158% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 115 (E£ 31) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 187 (E£ 50) | E£ 10 | + 402% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (E£ 95) | E£ 20 | + 374% | |
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£ 496) | E£ 200 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 492 (E£ 132) | E£ 50 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,297 (E£ 884) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,652 (E£ 1,516) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 225 (E£ 60) | - | - | |
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£ 805) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (E£ 32) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Murmansk (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 12,688
(руб 47,298)
in Murmansk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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