- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Egypt
- Vologda
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vologda, Russia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vologda (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 375 (E£ 106) | E£ 72 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 260 (E£ 74) | E£ 72 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 84 (E£ 24) | E£ 36 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 34 (E£ 10) | E£ 13 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 46 (E£ 13) | E£ 20 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 64 (E£ 18) | E£ 14 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 192 (E£ 55) | E£ 29 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 54 (E£ 15) | E£ 21 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (E£ 10) | E£ 5.98 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 51 (E£ 15) | E£ 19 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 321 (E£ 91) | E£ 92 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 65 (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 17 (E£ 4.86) | E£ 10 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Vologda (Russia) is 3% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,600 (E£ 6,980) | E£ 5,401 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,000 (E£ 5,107) | E£ 3,866 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,693 (E£ 1,332) | E£ 898 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,667 (E£ 4,445) | E£ 3,625 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,379 (E£ 3,796) | E£ 2,335 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,559 (E£ 726) | E£ 736 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (E£ 127) | E£ 365 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 19,605 (E£ 5,563) | E£ 6,508 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,633 (E£ 1,031) | E£ 1,489 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 400 (E£ 113) | E£ 67 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (E£ 142) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Vologda (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,866 (E£ 813) | E£ 740 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,743 (E£ 778) | E£ 614 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,397 (E£ 964) | E£ 1,504 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,763 (E£ 1,068) | E£ 777 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Vologda (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,002,080 (E£ 284,325) | E£ 453,039 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.88 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 690 (E£ 196) | E£ 182 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 600 (E£ 170) | E£ 126 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Vologda (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 395 (E£ 112) | E£ 33 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 339 (E£ 96) | E£ 80 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 539 (E£ 153) | E£ 200 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 234 (E£ 66) | E£ 40 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 135 (E£ 38) | E£ 21 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 132 (E£ 37) | E£ 26 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 43 (E£ 12) | E£ 20 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 247 (E£ 70) | E£ 48 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Vologda (Russia) is 60% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,167 (E£ 331) | E£ 153 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 429 (E£ 122) | E£ 96 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 907 (E£ 257) | E£ 520 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,303 (E£ 937) | E£ 228 | + 311% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 334 (E£ 95) | E£ 52 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 127 (E£ 36) | E£ 24 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 113 (E£ 32) | E£ 19 | + 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.00 (E£ 0.57) | E£ 0.23 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,250 (E£ 638) | E£ 416 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 90 (E£ 26) | E£ 28 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.28373
EGP
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Vologda (Russia) is 9% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,497
(руб 65,190)
in Vologda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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