- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Iran
- Kurgan
- Amol
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kurgan, Russia compared to Amol, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Kurgan (Russia) is 67% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 230 (﷼ 154,779) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 120 (﷼ 80,754) | ﷼ 45,000 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 80 (﷼ 53,836) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 30 (﷼ 20,189) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 40 (﷼ 26,918) | ﷼ 37,500 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (﷼ 53,836) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 169% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 100 (﷼ 67,295) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 50 (﷼ 33,648) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 25 (﷼ 16,824) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 25 (﷼ 16,824) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 150 (﷼ 100,943) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 80 (﷼ 53,836) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 259% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 150 (﷼ 100,943) | ﷼ 7,500 | + 1246% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Kurgan (Russia) is 2% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (﷼ 10,094,261) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,000 (﷼ 3,364,754) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (﷼ 336,475) | ﷼ 800,000 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 30,000 (﷼ 20,188,522) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (﷼ 2,018,852) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 500 (﷼ 336,475) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 600 (﷼ 403,770) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Kurgan (Russia) is 45% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,000 (﷼ 1,345,901) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,500 (﷼ 1,009,426) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,500 (﷼ 1,682,377) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 2,500 (﷼ 1,682,377) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 236% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Kurgan (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 650,000 (﷼ 437,417,984) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (﷼ 20,189) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 400 (﷼ 269,180) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Kurgan (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 300 (﷼ 201,885) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 909% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 50 (﷼ 33,648) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 80 (﷼ 53,836) | ﷼ 70,000 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 80 (﷼ 53,836) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 35 (﷼ 23,553) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 50 (﷼ 33,648) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 180% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 100 (﷼ 67,295) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Kurgan (Russia) is 81% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (﷼ 672,951) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 236% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 400 (﷼ 269,180) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 500 (﷼ 336,475) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (﷼ 3,364,754) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 741% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 (﷼ 100,943) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 40 (﷼ 26,918) | ﷼ 35,000 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 120 (﷼ 80,754) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (﷼ 2,019) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,600 (﷼ 1,076,721) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 977% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 50 (﷼ 33,648) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 68% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kurgan (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Amol (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 17,908,754
(руб 26,612)
in Kurgan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 14,300,000
in Amol.
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