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

Currency:
Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Surgut (Russia) is 70% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 700 (5,848 £) | 3,000 £ | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 250 (2,088 £) | 1,290 £ | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 97 (808 £) | 750 £ | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 45 (373 £) | 230 £ | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (543 £) | 580 £ | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (668 £) | 175 £ | + 282% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 127 (1,058 £) | 469 £ | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (585 £) | 244 £ | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 (501 £) | 133 £ | + 276% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (320 £) | 400 £ | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 325 (2,715 £) | 2,500 £ | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 68 (564 £) | 370 £ | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (223 £) | 69 £ | + 222% | |
Housing | + 270% | |||
Housing in Surgut (Russia) is 270% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,500 (355,032 £) | 66,663 £ | + 433% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 35,000 (292,379 £) | 34,410 £ | + 750% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,000 (75,183 £) | 11,228 £ | + 570% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,000 (208,842 £) | 30,000 £ | + 596% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 20,000 (167,074 £) | 16,517 £ | + 912% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,000 (33,415 £) | 6,032 £ | + 454% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 550 (4,595 £) | 6,657 £ | - 31% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 17,500 (146,190 £) | 157,474 £ | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,500 (29,238 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 250 (2,088 £) | 1,200 £ | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (3,341 £) | 234 £ | + 1330% | |
Clothes | + 272% | |||
Clothes in Surgut (Russia) is 272% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,000 (33,415 £) | 4,941 £ | + 576% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,067 (25,618 £) | 7,968 £ | + 222% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,000 (41,768 £) | 10,675 £ | + 291% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (41,768 £) | 9,048 £ | + 362% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Surgut (Russia) is 26% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 700,000 (5,847,584 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 (217 £) | 155 £ | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 825 (6,892 £) | 2,087 £ | + 230% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Surgut (Russia) is 55% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 60 (501 £) | 318 £ | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 500 (4,177 £) | 1,030 £ | + 306% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 200 (1,671 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 125 (1,044 £) | 625 £ | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 135 (1,128 £) | 702 £ | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 60 (501 £) | 300 £ | + 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 60 (501 £) | 350 £ | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 375 (3,133 £) | 434 £ | + 621% | |
Entertainment | + 87% | |||
Entertainment in Surgut (Russia) is 87% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,133 (9,467 £) | 3,000 £ | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 550 (4,595 £) | 1,000 £ | + 359% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 500 (4,177 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,500 (29,238 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (1,671 £) | 400 £ | + 318% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 110 (919 £) | 244 £ | + 277% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 123 (1,030 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.50 (13 £) | 7 £ | + 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,000 (41,768 £) | 3,000 £ | + 1292% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 53 (439 £) | 550 £ | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Surgut (Russia) is 95% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 397,943 £
(руб 47,637)
in Surgut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
204,000 £
in Aleppo.
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