- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Argentina
- Moscow
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moscow, Russia compared to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 31% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 259 (ARS $78) | ARS $22 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 231 (ARS $69) | ARS $20 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 166 (ARS $50) | ARS $56 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 12 (ARS $3.69) | ARS $2.30 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 110 (ARS $33) | ARS $39 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (ARS $59) | ARS $32 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 58 (ARS $17) | ARS $14 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 89 (ARS $27) | ARS $37 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (ARS $11) | ARS $17 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 23 (ARS $7) | ARS $1.83 | + 278% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 630 (ARS $189) | ARS $109 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (ARS $29) | ARS $47 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (ARS $7) | ARS $4.75 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 68% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 53,328 (ARS $15,994) | ARS $1,742 | + 818% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 60,623 (ARS $18,182) | ARS $13,148 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,116 (ARS $1,834) | ARS $1,998 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 63,250 (ARS $18,970) | ARS $11,776 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 38,206 (ARS $11,459) | ARS $8,410 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,186 (ARS $1,855) | ARS $1,379 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 432 (ARS $130) | ARS $109 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 32,635 (ARS $9,788) | ARS $12,756 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,037 (ARS $2,110) | ARS $3,987 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 339 (ARS $102) | ARS $192 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 737 (ARS $221) | ARS $100 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,952 (ARS $1,785) | ARS $1,862 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,423 (ARS $1,027) | ARS $1,214 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,328 (ARS $1,898) | ARS $2,116 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,358 (ARS $2,807) | ARS $2,454 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 3% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,231,860 (ARS $369,457) | ARS $415,482 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 22 (ARS $7) | ARS $3.40 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 346 (ARS $104) | ARS $58 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 335 (ARS $100) | ARS $204 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 385 (ARS $116) | ARS $76 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 586 (ARS $176) | ARS $161 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,718 (ARS $515) | ARS $477 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 235 (ARS $71) | ARS $79 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (ARS $53) | ARS $56 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 167 (ARS $50) | ARS $85 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 88 (ARS $26) | ARS $41 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 120 (ARS $36) | ARS $46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,009 (ARS $303) | ARS $186 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 37% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,951 (ARS $585) | ARS $480 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 789 (ARS $237) | ARS $251 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,127 (ARS $1,838) | ARS $1,245 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,946 (ARS $584) | ARS $88 | + 565% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 465 (ARS $139) | ARS $136 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 239 (ARS $72) | ARS $56 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 144 (ARS $43) | ARS $6 | + 578% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 42,297 (ARS $12,686) | ARS $14,043 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (ARS $0.83) | ARS $1.04 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,164 (ARS $1,549) | ARS $865 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 26 (ARS $8) | ARS $4.86 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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