- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Egypt
- Penza
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Penza, Russia vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Penza (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 263 (E£ 69) | E£ 53 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | E£ 49 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 92 (E£ 24) | E£ 28 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 44 (E£ 12) | E£ 11 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 58 (E£ 15) | E£ 13 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 93 (E£ 25) | E£ 5.42 | + 356% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 590 (E£ 156) | E£ 13 | + 1071% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (E£ 19) | E£ 21 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (E£ 9) | E£ 6 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 71 (E£ 19) | E£ 25 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 508 (E£ 134) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 83 (E£ 22) | E£ 8 | + 191% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (E£ 13) | E£ 8 | + 76% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Penza (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 17,605 (E£ 4,658) | E£ 4,000 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (E£ 1,058) | E£ 350 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 16,000 (E£ 4,233) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 1,625 (E£ 430) | E£ 1,000 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 433 (E£ 115) | E£ 193 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 3,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,200 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Penza (Russia) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,000 (E£ 1,058) | E£ 400 | + 165% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,750 (E£ 728) | E£ 533 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,833 (E£ 750) | E£ 857 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,167 (E£ 1,102) | E£ 800 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Penza (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (E£ 9) | E£ 4.44 | + 112% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 700 (E£ 185) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Penza (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 27 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 34 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (E£ 17) | E£ 30 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 70 (E£ 19) | E£ 15 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 213 (E£ 56) | E£ 50 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Penza (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 (E£ 132) | E£ 173 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 440 (E£ 116) | E£ 60 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 350 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 15 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 160 (E£ 42) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 24,000 (E£ 6,349) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 300 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (E£ 32) | E£ 40 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Penza (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 12,886
(руб 48,707)
in Penza
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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