Cost of living in Russia compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 555 (S/. 25) | S/. 24 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (S/. 18) | S/. 20 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 226 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (S/. 4.01) | S/. 5.90 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 139 (S/. 6) | S/. 10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 208 (S/. 10) | S/. 3.81 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 428 (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 131 (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 69 (S/. 3.14) | S/. 3.28 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 86 (S/. 3.94) | S/. 6 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 695 (S/. 32) | S/. 42 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 189 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 48 (S/. 2.19) | S/. 2.06 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 40% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 105,099 (S/. 4,799) | S/. 2,862 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,650 (S/. 2,678) | S/. 1,622 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,581 (S/. 346) | S/. 207 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,709 (S/. 2,453) | S/. 1,729 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,196 (S/. 1,516) | S/. 924 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,605 (S/. 256) | S/. 130 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 612 (S/. 28) | S/. 69 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 20,501 (S/. 936) | S/. 1,086 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,224 (S/. 330) | S/. 430 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (S/. 25) | S/. 35 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 930 (S/. 42) | S/. 16 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 61% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,816 (S/. 311) | S/. 160 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,176 (S/. 145) | S/. 92 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,907 (S/. 361) | S/. 282 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,921 (S/. 316) | S/. 243 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,626,260 (S/. 119,928) | S/. 50,859 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 58 (S/. 2.65) | S/. 5.52 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,411 (S/. 110) | S/. 167 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 376 (S/. 17) | S/. 19 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 486 (S/. 22) | S/. 26 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,115 (S/. 97) | S/. 103 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 358 (S/. 16) | S/. 18 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 217 (S/. 10) | S/. 16 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 161 (S/. 7) | S/. 21 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 124 (S/. 5.65) | S/. 6 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 140 (S/. 6) | S/. 5.53 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 567 (S/. 26) | S/. 35 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,593 (S/. 73) | S/. 44 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (S/. 31) | S/. 46 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,005 (S/. 274) | S/. 105 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,237 (S/. 148) | S/. 144 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 473 (S/. 22) | S/. 30 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (S/. 8) | S/. 16 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 236 (S/. 11) | S/. 10 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,539 (S/. 2,308) | S/. 2,650 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 23 (S/. 1.04) | S/. 0.83 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,349 (S/. 153) | S/. 205 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (S/. 9) | S/. 16 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.04566
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Cost of living in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Peru
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