- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Syria
- Kurgan
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kurgan, Russia compared to Aleppo, Syria
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Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kurgan (Russia) is 56% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 230 (1,913 £) | 3,000 £ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 120 (998 £) | 1,290 £ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 80 (665 £) | 750 £ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 30 (249 £) | 230 £ | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 40 (333 £) | 580 £ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (665 £) | 175 £ | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 100 (832 £) | 469 £ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 50 (416 £) | 244 £ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 25 (208 £) | 133 £ | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 25 (208 £) | 400 £ | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 150 (1,247 £) | 2,500 £ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 80 (665 £) | 370 £ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 150 (1,247 £) | 69 £ | + 1704% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Kurgan (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (124,746 £) | 66,663 £ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 34,410 £ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,000 (41,582 £) | 11,228 £ | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 30,000 £ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 16,517 £ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 6,032 £ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (4,158 £) | 6,657 £ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 30,000 (249,493 £) | 157,474 £ | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (24,949 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 500 (4,158 £) | 1,200 £ | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 600 (4,990 £) | 234 £ | + 2036% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Kurgan (Russia) is 83% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,000 (16,633 £) | 4,941 £ | + 237% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,500 (12,475 £) | 7,968 £ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,500 (20,791 £) | 10,675 £ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 2,500 (20,791 £) | 9,048 £ | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kurgan (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 650,000 (5,405,671 £) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (249 £) | 155 £ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 400 (3,327 £) | 2,087 £ | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kurgan (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 300 (2,495 £) | 318 £ | + 685% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,030 £ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 50 (416 £) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 80 (665 £) | 625 £ | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 80 (665 £) | 702 £ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 35 (291 £) | 300 £ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 50 (416 £) | 350 £ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 100 (832 £) | 434 £ | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kurgan (Russia) is 39% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (8,316 £) | 3,000 £ | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 400 (3,327 £) | 1,000 £ | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 500 (4,158 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (41,582 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 (1,247 £) | 400 £ | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 40 (333 £) | 244 £ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 120 (998 £) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (25 £) | 7 £ | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,600 (13,306 £) | 3,000 £ | + 344% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 50 (416 £) | 550 £ | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kurgan (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 244,313 £
(руб 29,377)
in Kurgan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
191,000 £
in Aleppo.
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