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Cost of living in Lipetsk, Russia compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Lipetsk (Russia) is 56% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 515 (4,328 £) | 3,000 £ | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 183 (1,535 £) | 1,290 £ | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 83 (701 £) | 750 £ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 45 (374 £) | 230 £ | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 45 (378 £) | 580 £ | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 127 (1,071 £) | 175 £ | + 512% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 142 (1,190 £) | 469 £ | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 51 (432 £) | 244 £ | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (294 £) | 133 £ | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (322 £) | 400 £ | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 567 (4,765 £) | 2,500 £ | + 91% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 60 (507 £) | 370 £ | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (295 £) | 69 £ | + 326% | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Lipetsk (Russia) is 118% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,540 (290,465 £) | 66,663 £ | + 336% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 17,500 (147,168 £) | 34,410 £ | + 328% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,167 (51,859 £) | 11,228 £ | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (126,144 £) | 30,000 £ | + 320% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 12,000 (100,915 £) | 16,517 £ | + 511% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,000 (42,048 £) | 6,032 £ | + 597% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 367 (3,084 £) | 6,657 £ | - 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 17,333 (145,766 £) | 157,474 £ | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,167 (51,859 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 305 (2,565 £) | 1,200 £ | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 234 £ | - | |
Clothes | + 195% | |||
Clothes in Lipetsk (Russia) is 195% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,500 (37,843 £) | 4,941 £ | + 666% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,250 (18,922 £) | 7,968 £ | + 137% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (25,229 £) | 10,675 £ | + 136% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,500 (29,434 £) | 9,048 £ | + 225% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Lipetsk (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 560,000 (4,709,388 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 (221 £) | 155 £ | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 741 (6,233 £) | 2,087 £ | + 199% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Lipetsk (Russia) is 78% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 234 (1,964 £) | 318 £ | + 518% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (12,614 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1125% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 60 (505 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 60 (505 £) | 625 £ | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 105 (883 £) | 702 £ | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 50 (420 £) | 300 £ | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 55 (463 £) | 350 £ | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 185 (1,556 £) | 434 £ | + 258% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Lipetsk (Russia) is 64% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 950 (7,989 £) | 3,000 £ | + 166% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 506 (4,256 £) | 1,000 £ | + 326% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 750 (6,307 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,750 (23,126 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 340 (2,859 £) | 400 £ | + 615% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 67 (561 £) | 244 £ | + 130% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 60 (505 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (25 £) | 7 £ | + 260% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,500 (21,024 £) | 3,000 £ | + 601% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 325 (2,733 £) | 550 £ | + 397% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lipetsk (Russia) is 65% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 313,634 £
(руб 37,295)
in Lipetsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
190,000 £
in Aleppo.
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