Cost of living in Russia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 404 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 183 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 267 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 112 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 52 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 316 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 70 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 101 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 39 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 24 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 591 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 225 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 103 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,995 (Mex$ 22,621) | Mex$ 19,102 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,090 (Mex$ 12,424) | Mex$ 8,643 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,833 (Mex$ 1,808) | Mex$ 1,265 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 34,569 (Mex$ 10,713) | Mex$ 10,524 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,951 (Mex$ 7,422) | Mex$ 5,357 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,804 (Mex$ 1,179) | Mex$ 827 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 418 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 371 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,107 (Mex$ 7,781) | Mex$ 7,321 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,613 (Mex$ 2,049) | Mex$ 1,998 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 466 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 100 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 703 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 84 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,292 (Mex$ 1,640) | Mex$ 841 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,519 (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 629 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,932 (Mex$ 1,838) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,836 (Mex$ 2,119) | Mex$ 1,159 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,295,000 (Mex$ 401,319) | Mex$ 324,384 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,833 (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 490 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 463 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 80 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 595 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 187 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,273 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 536 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 323 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 71 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 178 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 48 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 215 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 55 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 79 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 180 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,455 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 331 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 591 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 141 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,332 (Mex$ 1,652) | Mex$ 893 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,489 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 670 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 395 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 116 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 198 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 63 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 217 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 41 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 32,802 (Mex$ 10,165) | Mex$ 9,541 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.67 (Mex$ 0.83) | Mex$ 2.25 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,655 (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 950 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 159 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 58 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,874 prices entered by 1,927 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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