- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Egypt
- Chelyabinsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 261 (E£ 74) | E£ 72 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 184 (E£ 52) | E£ 72 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 78 (E£ 22) | E£ 37 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 (E£ 14) | E£ 14 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 62 (E£ 17) | E£ 20 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 90 (E£ 25) | E£ 14 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 188 (E£ 53) | E£ 29 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (E£ 17) | E£ 21 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (E£ 10) | E£ 5.86 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (E£ 11) | E£ 19 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 374 (E£ 105) | E£ 92 | + 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 (E£ 19) | E£ 11 | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (E£ 5.46) | E£ 10 | - 47% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 32,784 (E£ 9,244) | E£ 5,401 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,084 (E£ 5,663) | E£ 3,866 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,280 (E£ 1,207) | E£ 898 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,864 (E£ 5,601) | E£ 3,625 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,592 (E£ 3,832) | E£ 2,335 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,722 (E£ 767) | E£ 736 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 929 (E£ 262) | E£ 365 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 20,091 (E£ 5,665) | E£ 6,508 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,125 (E£ 881) | E£ 1,877 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 683 (E£ 192) | E£ 67 | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 517 (E£ 146) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,902 (E£ 818) | E£ 740 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,040 (E£ 575) | E£ 681 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,516 (E£ 991) | E£ 1,691 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,366 (E£ 1,231) | E£ 777 | + 58% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 819,419 (E£ 231,049) | E£ 453,039 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (E£ 8) | E£ 3.88 | + 117% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 812 (E£ 229) | E£ 182 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 565 (E£ 159) | E£ 126 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 38% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (E£ 86) | E£ 33 | + 164% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 363 (E£ 102) | E£ 72 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 765 (E£ 216) | E£ 200 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 135 (E£ 38) | E£ 40 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 124 (E£ 35) | E£ 21 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (E£ 54) | E£ 26 | + 108% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 49 (E£ 14) | E£ 20 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (E£ 73) | E£ 46 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,086 (E£ 306) | E£ 153 | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 509 (E£ 143) | E£ 99 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,391 (E£ 956) | E£ 520 | + 84% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,644 (E£ 746) | E£ 249 | + 200% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 206 (E£ 58) | E£ 52 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 99 (E£ 28) | E£ 25 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 130 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 88% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.43 (E£ 0.40) | E£ 0.23 | + 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,217 (E£ 625) | E£ 416 | + 50% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 75 (E£ 21) | E£ 28 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,200
(руб 64,545)
in Chelyabinsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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