Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 26% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moscow (Russia) | Tampico (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 457 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 211 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 259 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 124 | 46% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 142 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 74 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 71 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 99 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 154 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 16 | 156% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 320 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 42 | 100% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 115 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 35 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | 56% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 64 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 625 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 173 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 107 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 27 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 33 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 15 | 43% |
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 93% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tampico (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 102,295 (Mex$ 26,520) | Mex$ 7,002 | 279% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 64,046 (Mex$ 16,604) | Mex$ 4,889 | 240% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 4,999 (Mex$ 1,296) | Mex$ 1,590 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 69,186 (Mex$ 17,937) | Mex$ 8,495 | 111% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 38,793 (Mex$ 10,057) | Mex$ 4,699 | 114% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 3,016 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 1,750 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 442 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 362 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 22,355 (Mex$ 5,795) | Mex$ 7,361 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,570 (Mex$ 1,703) | Mex$ 1,770 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 656 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 67 | 153% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 1,311 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 51 | 570% |
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tampico (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 6,277 (Mex$ 1,627) | Mex$ 779 | 109% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,797 (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 773 | 6% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,802 (Mex$ 1,504) | Mex$ 1,291 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 8,346 (Mex$ 2,164) | Mex$ 1,140 | 90% |
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tampico (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,347,270 (Mex$ 349,283) | Mex$ 216,186 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 48 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 16 | 24% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 2,201 (Mex$ 571) | Mex$ 531 | 7% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 312 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 198 | 59% |
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tampico (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 409 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 55 | 91% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 629 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 201 | 19% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,805 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 533 | 12% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 257 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 80 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 195 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 34 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 201 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 50 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 109 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 98 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | 9% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 742 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 116 | 66% |
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 61% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tampico (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 2,157 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 277 | 102% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 814 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 135 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 5,997 (Mex$ 1,555) | Mex$ 587 | 165% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 3,970 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 652 | 58% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 590 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 80 | 91% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 214 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 49 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 281 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 29 | 156% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 35,820 (Mex$ 9,287) | Mex$ 8,594 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 7 (Mex$ 1.78) | Mex$ 2.28 | 22% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 5,179 (Mex$ 1,343) | Mex$ 484 | 177% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 168 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 54 | 19% |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 25,165 (руб 97,067) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Tampico.