- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Egypt
- Vologda
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vologda, Russia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vologda (Russia) is 42% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 375 (E£ 115) | E£ 66 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 260 (E£ 80) | E£ 60 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 84 (E£ 26) | E£ 32 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 34 (E£ 10) | E£ 13 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 46 (E£ 14) | E£ 16 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 64 (E£ 19) | E£ 6 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 192 (E£ 59) | E£ 27 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 54 (E£ 16) | E£ 15 | + 9% | |
| 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 51 (E£ 16) | E£ 13 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 321 (E£ 98) | E£ 88 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 65 (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 17 (E£ 5.24) | E£ 2.28 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Vologda (Russia) is 65% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,600 (E£ 7,532) | E£ 4,826 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 18,000 (E£ 5,511) | E£ 2,486 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,693 (E£ 1,437) | E£ 245 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,667 (E£ 4,797) | E£ 2,488 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,379 (E£ 4,096) | E£ 1,489 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,559 (E£ 784) | E£ 238 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (E£ 137) | E£ 397 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 19,605 (E£ 6,003) | E£ 6,060 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,633 (E£ 1,112) | E£ 1,489 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 400 (E£ 122) | E£ 55 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (E£ 153) | E£ 17 | + 808% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Vologda (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,866 (E£ 877) | E£ 735 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,743 (E£ 840) | E£ 604 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,397 (E£ 1,040) | E£ 1,360 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,763 (E£ 1,152) | E£ 581 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Vologda (Russia) is 36% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,002,080 (E£ 306,825) | E£ 348,808 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.19 | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 690 (E£ 211) | E£ 123 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 510 (E£ 156) | E£ 21 | + 648% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Vologda (Russia) is 87% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 395 (E£ 121) | E£ 24 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 339 (E£ 104) | E£ 90 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 539 (E£ 165) | E£ 98 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 234 (E£ 72) | E£ 30 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 135 (E£ 41) | E£ 19 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 132 (E£ 40) | E£ 23 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 43 (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (E£ 26) | E£ 12 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 247 (E£ 76) | E£ 28 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Vologda (Russia) is 79% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,167 (E£ 357) | E£ 119 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 429 (E£ 131) | E£ 80 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 907 (E£ 278) | E£ 323 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,303 (E£ 1,011) | E£ 214 | + 373% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 334 (E£ 102) | E£ 52 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 127 (E£ 39) | E£ 24 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 113 (E£ 35) | E£ 19 | + 78% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.00 (E£ 0.61) | E£ 0.23 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,250 (E£ 689) | E£ 433 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 90 (E£ 28) | E£ 26 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 432 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vologda (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,892
(руб 64,968)
in Vologda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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