- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Smolensk
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Smolensk, Russia compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Smolensk (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 283 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 48 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ﷼ 30 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 94 (﷼ 5.65) | ﷼ 8 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (﷼ 2.40) | ﷼ 4.00 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 60 (﷼ 3.60) | ﷼ 7 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 200 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 20 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ﷼ 7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 20 (﷼ 1.20) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 47 (﷼ 2.80) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ﷼ 5.00 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ﷼ 1.00 | - | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Smolensk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,667 (﷼ 1,302) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 22,000 (﷼ 1,322) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 27,000 (﷼ 1,622) | ﷼ 300 | + 441% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 3,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 1,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 485 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 100 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ﷼ 2,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 80 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Smolensk (Russia) is 58% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,000 (﷼ 240) | ﷼ 150 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,000 (﷼ 180) | ﷼ 100 | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 400 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,500 (﷼ 210) | ﷼ 150 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Smolensk (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 900,000 (﷼ 54,075) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (﷼ 2.16) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 333% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 900 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ 22 | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Smolensk (Russia) is 13% 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 40 (﷼ 2.40) | ﷼ 8 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 40 (﷼ 2.40) | ﷼ 7 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 200 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 10 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Smolensk (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 700 (﷼ 42) | ﷼ 100 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 467 (﷼ 28) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,800 (﷼ 168) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (﷼ 180) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 250 (﷼ 15) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 14 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 80 (﷼ 4.81) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.00 (﷼ 0.06) | ﷼ 0.40 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,000 (﷼ 120) | ﷼ 150 | - 20% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Smolensk (Russia) is 14% 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 ﷼ 12,027
(руб 200,174)
in Smolensk.
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