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Cost of living in Ufa, Russia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Ufa (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 254 (E£ 73) | E£ 72 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 244 (E£ 70) | E£ 72 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 86 (E£ 25) | E£ 37 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (E£ 12) | E£ 14 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 56 (E£ 16) | E£ 20 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 90 (E£ 26) | E£ 14 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 211 (E£ 60) | E£ 29 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 63 (E£ 18) | E£ 21 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (E£ 10) | E£ 5.86 | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 46 (E£ 13) | E£ 19 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 393 (E£ 112) | E£ 92 | + 22% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 74 (E£ 21) | E£ 11 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (E£ 6) | E£ 10 | - 39% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Ufa (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 35,000 (E£ 10,026) | E£ 5,401 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,848 (E£ 6,832) | E£ 3,866 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,506 (E£ 1,291) | E£ 898 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 26,440 (E£ 7,574) | E£ 3,625 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,750 (E£ 4,798) | E£ 2,335 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,525 (E£ 723) | E£ 736 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 410 (E£ 117) | E£ 365 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 20,187 (E£ 5,783) | E£ 6,508 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,475 (E£ 995) | E£ 1,877 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 367 (E£ 105) | E£ 67 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (E£ 143) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Ufa (Russia) is 1% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,043 (E£ 872) | E£ 740 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,500 (E£ 716) | E£ 681 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,375 (E£ 967) | E£ 1,691 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,560 (E£ 1,020) | E£ 777 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Ufa (Russia) is 1% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 955,738 (E£ 273,790) | E£ 453,039 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (E£ 9) | E£ 3.88 | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 988 (E£ 283) | E£ 182 | + 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 805 (E£ 230) | E£ 126 | + 82% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Ufa (Russia) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 360 (E£ 103) | E£ 33 | + 215% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 450 (E£ 129) | E£ 72 | + 78% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 667 (E£ 191) | E£ 200 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 217 (E£ 62) | E£ 40 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 138 (E£ 39) | E£ 21 | + 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 108 (E£ 31) | E£ 26 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (E£ 13) | E£ 20 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 60 (E£ 17) | E£ 15 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 306 (E£ 88) | E£ 46 | + 90% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Ufa (Russia) is 68% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,229 (E£ 352) | E£ 153 | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 449 (E£ 129) | E£ 99 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,000 (E£ 286) | E£ 520 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,320 (E£ 665) | E£ 249 | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 256 (E£ 73) | E£ 52 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (E£ 34) | E£ 25 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 172 (E£ 49) | E£ 19 | + 152% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 40,000 (E£ 11,459) | E£ 11,487 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.20 (E£ 0.63) | E£ 0.23 | + 178% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,500 (E£ 1,003) | E£ 416 | + 141% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 95 (E£ 27) | E£ 28 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.28647
EGP
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Ufa (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,919
(руб 66,041)
in Ufa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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