Cost of living in Russia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 220 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 122 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 55 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 72 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 234 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Russia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,687 (Mex$ 18,974) | Mex$ 18,805 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (Mex$ 10,774) | Mex$ 8,572 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (Mex$ 1,598) | Mex$ 1,002 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (Mex$ 9,079) | Mex$ 10,176 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (Mex$ 6,524) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 692 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 382 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (Mex$ 6,783) | Mex$ 6,726 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (Mex$ 1,851) | Mex$ 2,040 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 100 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 91 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (Mex$ 1,341) | Mex$ 840 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 645 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (Mex$ 1,582) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (Mex$ 1,959) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (Mex$ 349,394) | Mex$ 349,181 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,588 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 538 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 82 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 183 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 524 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 80 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 50 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 56 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 188 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 307 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 148 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (Mex$ 1,571) | Mex$ 839 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 684 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 126 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 71 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 39 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (Mex$ 9,984) | Mex$ 10,497 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (Mex$ 1.85) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 997 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 62 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,305 prices entered by 1,932 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico
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