Cost of living in Western Sahara compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Western Sahara is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Western Sahara | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 587 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 407 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 185 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (руб 64) | руб 85 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 115 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 185 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 431 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 107 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 42 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 82 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 677 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 152 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 40 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Western Sahara is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Western Sahara | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 90,571 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 50,109 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 8,595 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 47,830 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 26,804 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,683 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 521 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,076 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,846 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 633 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 961 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Western Sahara is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Western Sahara | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,265 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,578 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 9,236 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Western Sahara is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Western Sahara | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,486,570 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 53 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,153 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Western Sahara is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Western Sahara | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 596 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 707 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 2,173 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 441 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 268 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 311 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 119 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 153 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 599 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Western Sahara is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Western Sahara | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,730 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 678 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,518 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 4,033 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 497 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 216 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 235 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 68,859 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 4,345 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 276 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,085 prices entered by 363 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Western Sahara is about the same as in Russia
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