Cost of living in Russia compared to Paraguay
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 516 (41,981 Gs) | 55,484 Gs | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 359 (29,213 Gs) | 37,343 Gs | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (17,817 Gs) | 13,978 Gs | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (6,990 Gs) | 6,853 Gs | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 144 (11,738 Gs) | 14,769 Gs | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (17,434 Gs) | 14,191 Gs | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 433 (35,213 Gs) | 21,236 Gs | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 135 (11,002 Gs) | 13,852 Gs | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (4,330 Gs) | 8,531 Gs | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (7,337 Gs) | 6,644 Gs | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 687 (55,808 Gs) | 57,162 Gs | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (13,508 Gs) | 13,739 Gs | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (3,269 Gs) | 2,233 Gs | + 46% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Russia is 55% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,544 (8,497,377 Gs) | 5,104,250 Gs | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,730 (4,936,142 Gs) | 2,919,660 Gs | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,180 (664,909 Gs) | 263,458 Gs | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,770 (4,289,158 Gs) | 2,704,580 Gs | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,676 (2,655,918 Gs) | 1,809,640 Gs | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,873 (477,356 Gs) | 165,092 Gs | + 189% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 841 (68,397 Gs) | 95,719 Gs | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,070 (1,875,139 Gs) | 1,876,020 Gs | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,157 (663,016 Gs) | 874,120 Gs | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 547 (44,433 Gs) | 35,452 Gs | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,019 (82,864 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 136% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,257 (508,541 Gs) | 370,415 Gs | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,158 (256,659 Gs) | 238,940 Gs | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,294 (674,118 Gs) | 678,293 Gs | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,671 (623,509 Gs) | 358,269 Gs | + 74% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (213,225,288 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (4,476 Gs) | 7,760 Gs | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,858 (151,028 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 307 (24,992 Gs) | 45,894 Gs | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 519 (42,157 Gs) | 43,573 Gs | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,869 (151,933 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 337 (27,402 Gs) | 46,249 Gs | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (21,136 Gs) | 19,467 Gs | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (18,116 Gs) | 32,729 Gs | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (10,255 Gs) | 9,895 Gs | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (11,244 Gs) | 11,954 Gs | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 526 (42,766 Gs) | 42,883 Gs | - 0% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (154,260 Gs) | 91,709 Gs | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (54,482 Gs) | 80,079 Gs | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,618 (456,615 Gs) | 149,342 Gs | + 206% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,349 (272,184 Gs) | 236,696 Gs | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (39,568 Gs) | 95,112 Gs | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (15,522 Gs) | 24,542 Gs | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (20,202 Gs) | 9,149 Gs | + 121% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (4,749,197 Gs) | 6,000,000 Gs | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.22 (262 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,415 (277,605 Gs) | 168,863 Gs | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (16,733 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 63% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is about the same as in Paraguay
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