Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 421 (ARS $408) | ARS $354 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 256 (ARS $249) | ARS $272 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 156 (ARS $151) | ARS $110 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 74 (ARS $72) | ARS $50 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 96 (ARS $93) | ARS $82 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 157 (ARS $152) | ARS $55 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 323 (ARS $313) | ARS $234 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (ARS $92) | ARS $63 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (ARS $37) | ARS $31 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 63 (ARS $62) | ARS $57 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 632 (ARS $613) | ARS $207 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 104 (ARS $101) | ARS $100 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (ARS $36) | ARS $31 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 143% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 110,745 (ARS $107,413) | ARS $30,434 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 61,516 (ARS $59,665) | ARS $21,612 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,334 (ARS $7,113) | ARS $4,003 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 67,908 (ARS $65,865) | ARS $20,971 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 38,659 (ARS $37,496) | ARS $15,077 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,360 (ARS $6,169) | ARS $2,531 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 469 (ARS $455) | ARS $1,200 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,129 (ARS $24,373) | ARS $18,711 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,138 (ARS $5,953) | ARS $7,333 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 520 (ARS $505) | ARS $302 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 674 (ARS $654) | ARS $173 | + 278% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,411 (ARS $6,218) | ARS $2,995 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,168 (ARS $3,073) | ARS $1,897 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,352 (ARS $6,161) | ARS $4,016 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,316 (ARS $8,066) | ARS $3,772 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 45% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,445,610 (ARS $1,402,117) | ARS $1,027,770 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (ARS $45) | ARS $50 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,068 (ARS $2,006) | ARS $1,061 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 418 (ARS $405) | ARS $352 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 432 (ARS $419) | ARS $224 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 530 (ARS $514) | ARS $495 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,616 (ARS $1,567) | ARS $1,373 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 223 (ARS $217) | ARS $185 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 177 (ARS $171) | ARS $110 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 212 (ARS $206) | ARS $175 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 83 (ARS $81) | ARS $91 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 99 (ARS $96) | ARS $105 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 884 (ARS $857) | ARS $373 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 59% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,211 (ARS $2,145) | ARS $902 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 785 (ARS $762) | ARS $552 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,495 (ARS $9,209) | ARS $2,192 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,076 (ARS $3,953) | ARS $1,687 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (ARS $523) | ARS $278 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 239 (ARS $232) | ARS $116 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 277 (ARS $269) | ARS $127 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,782 (ARS $29,856) | ARS $31,584 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.07 (ARS $2.00) | ARS $10 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,595 (ARS $4,457) | ARS $1,998 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 152 (ARS $147) | ARS $112 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 68% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $149,776 (руб 154,422) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $89,000 in Buenos Aires.
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