Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 454 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 208 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 378 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 133 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 204 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 63 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 205 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 25 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 84 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 43 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 32 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 225 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 142 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 26 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 89,132 (Mex$ 23,665) | Mex$ 22,026 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,809 (Mex$ 15,083) | Mex$ 7,968 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,096 (Mex$ 1,884) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,135 (Mex$ 11,453) | Mex$ 12,555 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,605 (Mex$ 6,798) | Mex$ 5,759 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,296 (Mex$ 1,141) | Mex$ 752 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 569 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 357 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 37,005 (Mex$ 9,825) | Mex$ 7,807 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,394 (Mex$ 3,291) | Mex$ 1,913 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 609 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 103 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 988 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 99 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 94% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,097 (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 739 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,540 (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 492 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,852 (Mex$ 2,350) | Mex$ 1,438 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,871 (Mex$ 3,417) | Mex$ 922 | + 270% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 80% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,825,360 (Mex$ 1,015,647) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,867 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 492 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 976 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 189 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 35% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 442 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 71 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 705 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 151 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,978 (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 461 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 365 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 92 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 269 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 44 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 345 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 74 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 142 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 181 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 31 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,181 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 252 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 41% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,706 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 324 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 691 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 130 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,303 (Mex$ 3,001) | Mex$ 431 | + 596% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,794 (Mex$ 1,007) | Mex$ 655 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 482 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 152 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 235 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 62 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 324 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 49 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,842 (Mex$ 16,685) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.87 (Mex$ 0.76) | Mex$ 2.88 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,964 (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 776 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 228 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 64 | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 983 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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