- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Egypt
- Chelyabinsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 38% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 252 (E£ 76) | E£ 61 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 175 (E£ 52) | E£ 49 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 78 (E£ 23) | E£ 32 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 47 (E£ 14) | E£ 12 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 58 (E£ 17) | E£ 16 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (E£ 27) | E£ 4.77 | + 470% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 189 (E£ 57) | E£ 28 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 58 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (E£ 10) | E£ 4.31 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (E£ 11) | E£ 9 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 367 (E£ 110) | E£ 89 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 66 (E£ 20) | E£ 9 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (E£ 5.80) | E£ 2.71 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 93% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 32,819 (E£ 9,833) | E£ 4,287 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,053 (E£ 6,008) | E£ 2,487 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,280 (E£ 1,282) | E£ 218 | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,052 (E£ 6,008) | E£ 2,526 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,592 (E£ 4,072) | E£ 1,181 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,722 (E£ 815) | E£ 512 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 929 (E£ 278) | E£ 443 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 20,091 (E£ 6,019) | E£ 5,512 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,667 (E£ 1,099) | E£ 1,699 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 683 (E£ 205) | E£ 64 | + 222% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 616 (E£ 185) | E£ 19 | + 886% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,902 (E£ 869) | E£ 645 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,040 (E£ 611) | E£ 581 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,516 (E£ 1,053) | E£ 1,190 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,366 (E£ 1,308) | E£ 720 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 819,419 (E£ 245,505) | E£ 507,909 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 (E£ 8) | E£ 2.81 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 800 (E£ 240) | E£ 109 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 231 (E£ 69) | E£ 21 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 96% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (E£ 92) | E£ 24 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 363 (E£ 109) | E£ 76 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 765 (E£ 229) | E£ 112 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 135 (E£ 40) | E£ 30 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 124 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 187 (E£ 56) | E£ 23 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 53 (E£ 16) | E£ 13 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 81 (E£ 24) | E£ 12 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 (E£ 75) | E£ 27 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 99% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,086 (E£ 325) | E£ 119 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 511 (E£ 153) | E£ 73 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,780 (E£ 533) | E£ 283 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,644 (E£ 792) | E£ 233 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 206 (E£ 62) | E£ 52 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 99 (E£ 30) | E£ 24 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 130 (E£ 39) | E£ 19 | + 99% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 11,900 (E£ 3,565) | E£ 2,268 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.43 (E£ 0.43) | E£ 0.23 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,217 (E£ 664) | E£ 379 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 72 (E£ 21) | E£ 26 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 383 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,257
(руб 57,598)
in Chelyabinsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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