- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Iran
- Kurgan
- Amol
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kurgan, Russia compared to Amol, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kurgan (Russia) is 31% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 230 (﷼ 124,076) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 120 (﷼ 64,735) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 80 (﷼ 43,157) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 30 (﷼ 16,184) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 40 (﷼ 21,578) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 80 (﷼ 43,157) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 100 (﷼ 53,946) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 50 (﷼ 26,973) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 25 (﷼ 13,487) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 25 (﷼ 13,487) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 150 (﷼ 80,919) | ﷼ 500,000 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 80 (﷼ 43,157) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 150 (﷼ 80,919) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 709% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Kurgan (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (﷼ 8,091,922) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 62% | |
| 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 (﷼ 2,697,307) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 125% | |
| 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 (﷼ 269,731) | ﷼ 800,000 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 30,000 (﷼ 16,183,844) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (﷼ 1,618,384) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 500 (﷼ 269,731) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 600 (﷼ 323,677) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Kurgan (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,000 (﷼ 1,078,923) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,500 (﷼ 809,192) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,500 (﷼ 1,348,654) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 2,500 (﷼ 1,348,654) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kurgan (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 650,000 (﷼ 350,649,944) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (﷼ 16,184) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 400 (﷼ 215,785) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kurgan (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 300 (﷼ 161,838) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 709% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 50 (﷼ 26,973) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 80 (﷼ 43,157) | ﷼ 70,000 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 80 (﷼ 43,157) | ﷼ 50,000 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 35 (﷼ 18,881) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 50 (﷼ 26,973) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 100 (﷼ 53,946) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Kurgan (Russia) is 67% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (﷼ 539,461) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 400 (﷼ 215,785) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 500 (﷼ 269,731) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (﷼ 2,697,307) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 574% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 150 (﷼ 80,919) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 40 (﷼ 21,578) | ﷼ 35,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 120 (﷼ 64,735) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 4,000 (﷼ 2,157,846) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (﷼ 1,618) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,600 (﷼ 863,138) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 763% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 50 (﷼ 26,973) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 31, 2013.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kurgan (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Amol (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 16,380,108
(руб 30,364)
in Kurgan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 14,200,000
in Amol.
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