- Cost of Living
- Russia
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- Ulan-Ude
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
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Cost of living in Ulan-Ude, Russia vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Ulan-Ude (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 278 (E£ 74) | E£ 100 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 208 (E£ 55) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 120 (E£ 32) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 61 (E£ 16) | E£ 10 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 64 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 92 (E£ 24) | E£ 3.00 | + 711% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 265 (E£ 70) | E£ 24 | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (E£ 12) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (E£ 13) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 484 (E£ 128) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 74 (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18 (E£ 4.68) | E£ 2.50 | + 87% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Ulan-Ude (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,471 (E£ 10,189) | E£ 3,000 | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,000 (E£ 4,768) | E£ 1,500 | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,900 (E£ 1,563) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,667 (E£ 5,209) | E£ 1,000 | + 421% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,276 (E£ 3,516) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,500 (E£ 662) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 669 (E£ 177) | E£ 165 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 4,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Ulan-Ude (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,831 (E£ 485) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,814 (E£ 1,805) | E£ 1,000 | + 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,689 (E£ 2,036) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Ulan-Ude (Russia) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | E£ 3.50 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,500 (E£ 662) | E£ 60 | + 1004% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ulan-Ude (Russia) is in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
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.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 10 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 20 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ulan-Ude (Russia) is in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 200 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 50 | - | |
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 | - | E£ 15 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ulan-Ude (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 13,705
(руб 51,743)
in Ulan-Ude
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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