Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 96% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 43% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Moscow | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 533 (S/. 29) | S/. 21 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 377 (S/. 20) | S/. 15 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 222 (S/. 12) | S/. 7 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 92 (S/. 4.96) | S/. 5.02 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 138 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.51 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 237 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.26 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 559 (S/. 30) | S/. 10 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.64 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (S/. 3.14) | S/. 2.34 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (S/. 4.56) | S/. 6 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 821 (S/. 44) | S/. 30 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 149 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (S/. 2.79) | S/. 1.70 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 152% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Moscow | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 120,158 (S/. 6,497) | S/. 2,013 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 72,651 (S/. 3,929) | S/. 883 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 11,516 (S/. 623) | S/. 123 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,852 (S/. 4,102) | S/. 1,284 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 48,057 (S/. 2,599) | S/. 867 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,736 (S/. 472) | S/. 83 | + 467% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (S/. 29) | S/. 68 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,418 (S/. 1,591) | S/. 1,261 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,768 (S/. 690) | S/. 413 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 667 (S/. 36) | S/. 29 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,552 (S/. 84) | S/. 17 | + 383% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 159% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Moscow | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,971 (S/. 431) | S/. 154 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,117 (S/. 223) | S/. 88 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,248 (S/. 446) | S/. 209 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 13,583 (S/. 734) | S/. 248 | + 196% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 98% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Moscow | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (S/. 142,364) | S/. 39,581 | + 260% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (S/. 2.78) | S/. 4.34 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,598 (S/. 140) | S/. 70 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 761 (S/. 41) | S/. 27 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 68% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Moscow | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 465 (S/. 25) | S/. 7 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 883 (S/. 48) | S/. 26 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,207 (S/. 119) | S/. 64 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 456 (S/. 25) | S/. 24 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 284 (S/. 15) | S/. 11 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 338 (S/. 18) | S/. 15 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 121 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.45 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 165 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.58 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,337 (S/. 72) | S/. 21 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 70% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Moscow | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,927 (S/. 104) | S/. 45 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 968 (S/. 52) | S/. 27 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,379 (S/. 507) | S/. 97 | + 420% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,816 (S/. 260) | S/. 84 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 593 (S/. 32) | S/. 28 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 266 (S/. 14) | S/. 14 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 413 (S/. 22) | S/. 5.71 | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,657 (S/. 3,821) | S/. 1,969 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.88 (S/. 0.16) | S/. 0.61 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,886 (S/. 210) | S/. 120 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 186 (S/. 10) | S/. 12 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 96% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,347 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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