- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Egypt
- Vologda
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vologda, Russia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vologda (Russia) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 392 (E£ 118) | E£ 61 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 242 (E£ 73) | E£ 49 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 81 (E£ 24) | E£ 32 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 32 (E£ 10) | E£ 12 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 45 (E£ 14) | E£ 16 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 72 (E£ 22) | E£ 4.77 | + 353% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 209 (E£ 63) | E£ 28 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 49 (E£ 15) | E£ 12 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (E£ 11) | E£ 4.31 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 51 (E£ 15) | E£ 9 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 321 (E£ 96) | E£ 89 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 64 (E£ 19) | E£ 9 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (E£ 5.58) | E£ 2.71 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Vologda (Russia) is 61% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,778 (E£ 8,944) | E£ 4,287 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 17,000 (E£ 5,106) | E£ 2,487 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,196 (E£ 1,260) | E£ 218 | + 478% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,500 (E£ 5,857) | E£ 2,526 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 14,505 (E£ 4,357) | E£ 1,181 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,559 (E£ 768) | E£ 512 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 449 (E£ 135) | E£ 443 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 19,615 (E£ 5,891) | E£ 5,512 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,820 (E£ 847) | E£ 1,699 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 64 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (E£ 150) | E£ 19 | + 702% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Vologda (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,102 (E£ 932) | E£ 645 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,886 (E£ 867) | E£ 581 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,465 (E£ 1,041) | E£ 1,190 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,612 (E£ 1,085) | E£ 720 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Vologda (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 972,847 (E£ 292,192) | E£ 507,909 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (E£ 10) | E£ 2.81 | + 267% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 787 (E£ 236) | E£ 109 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 505 (E£ 152) | E£ 21 | + 627% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Vologda (Russia) is 76% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 270 (E£ 81) | E£ 24 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 261 (E£ 78) | E£ 76 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 539 (E£ 162) | E£ 112 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 234 (E£ 70) | E£ 30 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 126 (E£ 38) | E£ 19 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 157 (E£ 47) | E£ 23 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 40 (E£ 12) | E£ 13 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (E£ 31) | E£ 12 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 267 (E£ 80) | E£ 27 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Vologda (Russia) is 111% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,335 (E£ 401) | E£ 119 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 440 (E£ 132) | E£ 73 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,122 (E£ 337) | E£ 283 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,853 (E£ 1,157) | E£ 233 | + 396% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 369 (E£ 111) | E£ 52 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 130 (E£ 39) | E£ 24 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 113 (E£ 34) | E£ 19 | + 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 5,250 (E£ 1,577) | E£ 2,268 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.75 (E£ 0.53) | E£ 0.23 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,250 (E£ 676) | E£ 379 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 90 (E£ 27) | E£ 26 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vologda (Russia) is 48% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,788
(руб 59,224)
in Vologda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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