- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Nal'chik
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nal'chik, Russia compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Nal'chik (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 140 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 48 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ﷼ 30 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 100 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 8 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 36 (﷼ 2.20) | ﷼ 4.00 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 82 (﷼ 5.01) | ﷼ 7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (﷼ 4.88) | ﷼ 10 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 150 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 20 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 30 (﷼ 1.83) | ﷼ 7 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (﷼ 2.44) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ﷼ 5.00 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 15 (﷼ 0.89) | ﷼ 1.00 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Nal'chik (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,000 (﷼ 1,282) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,000 (﷼ 1,099) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,500 (﷼ 214) | ﷼ 300 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (﷼ 916) | ﷼ 3,000 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (﷼ 611) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,000 (﷼ 122) | ﷼ 300 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 100 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 25,000 (﷼ 1,526) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 80 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 100 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 10 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Nal'chik (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ﷼ 150 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,500 (﷼ 275) | ﷼ 400 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 150 | - | |
Transportation | - 86% | |||
Transportation in Nal'chik (Russia) is 86% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,000,000 (﷼ 61,055) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (﷼ 1.95) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 291% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 300 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 900 | - 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ 22 | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Nal'chik (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 19 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 20 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 30 (﷼ 1.83) | ﷼ 8 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ﷼ 7 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Nal'chik (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 800 (﷼ 49) | ﷼ 100 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
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 | - | ﷼ 14 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 0.40 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ﷼ 150 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nal'chik (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 14,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 5,377
(руб 88,064)
in Nal'chik.
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