Cost of living in Surgut (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Surgut (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Surgut | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 493 (13,594 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 439 (12,092 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (2,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 55 (1,517 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 86 (2,367 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 93 (2,554 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 190 (5,248 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 77 (2,129 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (1,002 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 49 (1,364 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 473 (13,046 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 82 (2,267 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 25 (692 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | - 39% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Surgut (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Surgut | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 44,392 (1,223,807 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 33,154 (913,990 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 163,123 Shilling | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 27,610 (761,143 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 20,000 (551,359 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 700 (19,294 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 14,835 (408,965 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,747 (103,288 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 283 (7,805 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 613 (16,899 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Surgut (Russia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,267 (145,188 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,661 (73,368 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,547 (125,338 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,662 (128,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Surgut (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,335,920 (36,828,572 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (1,186 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,112 (30,642 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Surgut (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 160 (4,401 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 200 (5,514 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (41,352 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 222 (6,119 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (4,665 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 141 (3,896 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 85 (2,344 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (2,548 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 573 (15,808 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 206% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Surgut (Russia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Surgut | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (27,568 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 550 (15,161 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,793 (76,999 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 271 (7,472 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 141 (3,883 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 171 (4,704 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.00 (55 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,078 (84,848 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (3,511 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |
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 November 25, 2023.
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