- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Mexico
- Yekaterinburg
- Cancún
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yekaterinburg (Russia) and Cancún (Mexico)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 2% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 233 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 98 | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 196 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | 40% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 95 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 50 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 33 (Mex$ 12.96) | Mex$ 12.88 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 46 (Mex$ 18.12) | Mex$ 19.75 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 108 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 15.50 | 173% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 139 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 51 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 37 | 27% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (Mex$ 13.47) | Mex$ 35 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 40 (Mex$ 15.81) | Mex$ 14.88 | 6% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 317 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 152 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 59 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17.50 | 31% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18.57 (Mex$ 7.26) | Mex$ 10.80 | 33% |
| Housing | 17% | ||
| Housing in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 33,714 (Mex$ 13,186) | Mex$ 9,857 | 34% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,214 (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 2,956 | 44% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 543 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 651 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 33,579 (Mex$ 13,133) | Mex$ 10,111 | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 4,671 (Mex$ 1,827) | Mex$ 1,190 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 233 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 120 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,220 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 163 | 194% |
| Clothes | 53% | ||
| Clothes in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,500 (Mex$ 1,369) | Mex$ 875 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,457 (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 633 | 52% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,957 (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 1,029 | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,714 (Mex$ 1,453) | Mex$ 646 | 125% |
| Transportation | 9% | ||
| Transportation in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 9% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 767,222 (Mex$ 300,066) | Mex$ 202,500 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 27 (Mex$ 10.65) | Mex$ 13.34 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,033 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 420 | 4% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 352 (Mex$ 138) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 293 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 182 | 37% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 157 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 61 | 0% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 108 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 44 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 133 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 48 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 48 (Mex$ 18.72) | Mex$ 35 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 81 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 396 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 150 | 3% |
| Entertainment | 48% | ||
| Entertainment in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 48% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,214 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 318 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 429 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 99 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,183 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 475 | 3% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,143 (Mex$ 1,229) | Mex$ 867 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 284 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 86 | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 131 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 42 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 167 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 38 | 71% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,841 (Mex$ 2,676) | Mex$ 1,966 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.21 (Mex$ 0.47) | Mex$ 1.85 | 74% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 4,361 (Mex$ 1,706) | Mex$ 698 | 144% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 51 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 37 | 45% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 903 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2013.
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Cost of living in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 14,555
(руб 37,216)
in Yekaterinburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 12,500
in Cancún.