Cost of living in Vladivostok (Russia) is 57% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Vladivostok (Russia) is 48% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 551 (E£ 356) | E£ 274 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 439 (E£ 284) | E£ 210 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 208 (E£ 135) | E£ 119 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 113 (E£ 73) | E£ 46 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 162 (E£ 105) | E£ 79 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (E£ 138) | E£ 17 | + 727% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 418 (E£ 270) | E£ 102 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 171 (E£ 111) | E£ 71 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 66 (E£ 42) | E£ 21 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 94 (E£ 60) | E£ 60 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 947 (E£ 611) | E£ 355 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 112 (E£ 72) | E£ 38 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (E£ 22) | E£ 26 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Vladivostok (Russia) is 119% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 86,324 (E£ 55,751) | E£ 22,021 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 52,968 (E£ 34,209) | E£ 13,810 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,967 (E£ 4,499) | E£ 1,944 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,933 (E£ 28,374) | E£ 12,355 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 34,660 (E£ 22,385) | E£ 7,295 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,959 (E£ 1,911) | E£ 1,125 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 719 (E£ 464) | E£ 432 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 20,551 (E£ 13,272) | E£ 12,861 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,516 (E£ 4,854) | E£ 8,090 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 848 (E£ 548) | E£ 224 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 994 (E£ 642) | E£ 161 | + 299% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Vladivostok (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Cairo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,180 (E£ 2,699) | E£ 1,861 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,771 (E£ 1,790) | E£ 2,386 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,914 (E£ 3,174) | E£ 5,011 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,355 (E£ 3,459) | E£ 2,935 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Vladivostok (Russia) is about the same as in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,347,950 (E£ 870,558) | E£ 1,765,610 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (E£ 35) | E£ 16 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,197 (E£ 773) | E£ 534 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 696 (E£ 449) | E£ 136 | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Vladivostok (Russia) is 96% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 492 (E£ 318) | E£ 87 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,071 (E£ 691) | E£ 112 | + 519% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,459 (E£ 942) | E£ 537 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 268 (E£ 173) | E£ 74 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 178 (E£ 115) | E£ 123 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 188 (E£ 122) | E£ 102 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 116 (E£ 75) | E£ 42 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 117 (E£ 75) | E£ 44 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 709 (E£ 458) | E£ 174 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Vladivostok (Russia) is 130% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Vladivostok | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,225 (E£ 791) | E£ 799 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 668 (E£ 432) | E£ 325 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,264 (E£ 3,399) | E£ 1,032 | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,167 (E£ 2,691) | E£ 1,003 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 393 (E£ 254) | E£ 209 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 175 (E£ 113) | E£ 77 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 274 (E£ 177) | E£ 71 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,519 (E£ 22,294) | E£ 22,330 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 43 (E£ 28) | E£ 7 | + 324% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,472 (E£ 2,888) | E£ 988 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 159 (E£ 102) | E£ 93 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 427 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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