Cost of living in Russia compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 441 (S/. 24) | S/. 24 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 312 (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 153 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 69 (S/. 3.81) | S/. 4.22 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 105 (S/. 5.78) | S/. 6 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 163 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.16 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 360 (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (S/. 5.84) | S/. 4.65 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 (S/. 2.60) | S/. 2.45 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 73 (S/. 4.00) | S/. 5.55 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 564 (S/. 31) | S/. 35 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 118 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (S/. 1.62) | S/. 1.62 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 37% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 70,552 (S/. 3,889) | S/. 2,728 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,398 (S/. 2,447) | S/. 1,449 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,133 (S/. 448) | S/. 163 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,660 (S/. 2,241) | S/. 1,648 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,410 (S/. 1,401) | S/. 979 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,182 (S/. 286) | S/. 128 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 427 (S/. 24) | S/. 68 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,580 (S/. 1,410) | S/. 1,368 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,966 (S/. 384) | S/. 402 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 418 (S/. 23) | S/. 27 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 807 (S/. 44) | S/. 16 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 89% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,597 (S/. 308) | S/. 138 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,125 (S/. 172) | S/. 90 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,262 (S/. 345) | S/. 248 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,284 (S/. 401) | S/. 227 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,421,000 (S/. 78,320) | S/. 58,468 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 49 (S/. 2.67) | S/. 3.88 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,678 (S/. 92) | S/. 112 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 4% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 441 (S/. 24) | S/. 18 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 495 (S/. 27) | S/. 27 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,469 (S/. 81) | S/. 77 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 269 (S/. 15) | S/. 18 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 187 (S/. 10) | S/. 14 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 244 (S/. 13) | S/. 16 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (S/. 4.40) | S/. 4.70 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (S/. 5.22) | S/. 4.68 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 680 (S/. 37) | S/. 33 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,397 (S/. 77) | S/. 38 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 569 (S/. 31) | S/. 32 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,697 (S/. 314) | S/. 91 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,904 (S/. 215) | S/. 111 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (S/. 23) | S/. 27 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 184 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 217 (S/. 12) | S/. 6 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 42,456 (S/. 2,340) | S/. 2,212 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.95 (S/. 0.22) | S/. 0.47 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,897 (S/. 160) | S/. 176 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 170 (S/. 9) | S/. 15 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Peru
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