- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Egypt
- Chelyabinsk
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 31% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 261 (E£ 80) | E£ 66 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 184 (E£ 56) | E£ 60 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 78 (E£ 24) | E£ 32 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 47 (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 58 (E£ 18) | E£ 16 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (E£ 28) | E£ 6 | + 353% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 189 (E£ 58) | E£ 27 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 59 (E£ 18) | E£ 15 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (E£ 11) | E£ 5.21 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (E£ 12) | E£ 13 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 374 (E£ 114) | E£ 88 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 68 (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (E£ 5.93) | E£ 2.28 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 107% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 32,784 (E£ 10,038) | E£ 4,826 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,084 (E£ 6,149) | E£ 2,486 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,280 (E£ 1,311) | E£ 245 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,052 (E£ 6,140) | E£ 2,488 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,592 (E£ 4,162) | E£ 1,489 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,722 (E£ 833) | E£ 238 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 929 (E£ 284) | E£ 397 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 20,091 (E£ 6,152) | E£ 6,060 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,667 (E£ 1,123) | E£ 1,489 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 683 (E£ 209) | E£ 55 | + 280% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 616 (E£ 189) | E£ 17 | + 1019% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,902 (E£ 889) | E£ 735 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,040 (E£ 625) | E£ 604 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,516 (E£ 1,076) | E£ 1,360 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,366 (E£ 1,337) | E£ 581 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 819,419 (E£ 250,896) | E£ 348,808 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 (E£ 9) | E£ 3.19 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 800 (E£ 245) | E£ 123 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 231 (E£ 71) | E£ 21 | + 239% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 92% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (E£ 94) | E£ 24 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 363 (E£ 111) | E£ 90 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 765 (E£ 234) | E£ 98 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 135 (E£ 41) | E£ 30 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 124 (E£ 38) | E£ 19 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 187 (E£ 57) | E£ 23 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 53 (E£ 16) | E£ 13 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 81 (E£ 25) | E£ 12 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 (E£ 77) | E£ 28 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 66% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,086 (E£ 332) | E£ 119 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 511 (E£ 156) | E£ 80 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,780 (E£ 545) | E£ 323 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,644 (E£ 810) | E£ 214 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 206 (E£ 63) | E£ 52 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 99 (E£ 30) | E£ 24 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 130 (E£ 40) | E£ 19 | + 104% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.43 (E£ 0.44) | E£ 0.23 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,217 (E£ 679) | E£ 433 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 72 (E£ 22) | E£ 26 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 423 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 51% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,668
(руб 64,236)
in Chelyabinsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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