Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Moscow | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 524 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 213 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 386 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 131 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 63 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 90 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 136 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 45 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 231 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 25 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 489 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 90 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 45 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 32 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 883 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 233 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 53 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 26 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Moscow | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 124,428 (Mex$ 26,950) | Mex$ 24,123 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 70,870 (Mex$ 15,350) | Mex$ 8,197 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,747 (Mex$ 1,894) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 78,720 (Mex$ 17,050) | Mex$ 12,888 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,432 (Mex$ 9,623) | Mex$ 6,500 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,873 (Mex$ 1,922) | Mex$ 620 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 504 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 361 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,718 (Mex$ 5,570) | Mex$ 7,238 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,719 (Mex$ 2,538) | Mex$ 1,913 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 725 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 103 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,518 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 108 | + 205% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 97% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Moscow | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,444 (Mex$ 1,612) | Mex$ 752 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,378 (Mex$ 948) | Mex$ 492 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,203 (Mex$ 1,993) | Mex$ 1,395 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,902 (Mex$ 2,578) | Mex$ 922 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Moscow | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,748,280 (Mex$ 595,253) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,734 (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 492 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 502 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 190 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Moscow | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 444 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 71 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 723 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 151 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,239 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 461 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 92 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 303 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 48 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 317 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 68 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 124 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 42 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 171 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 50 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,161 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 251 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Moscow | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,099 (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 327 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 906 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 134 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 10,687 (Mex$ 2,315) | Mex$ 431 | + 437% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,426 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 705 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 590 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 165 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 262 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 66 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 317 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 49 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (Mex$ 16,174) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 (Mex$ 0.61) | Mex$ 2.88 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,307 (Mex$ 933) | Mex$ 798 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 194 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 64 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,022 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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