Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 284 (S/. 14) | S/. 24 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 226 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 99 (S/. 4.88) | S/. 7 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (S/. 2.98) | S/. 4.22 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 67 (S/. 3.32) | S/. 6 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 114 (S/. 5.63) | S/. 3.79 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 244 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 74 (S/. 3.64) | S/. 4.50 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (S/. 1.49) | S/. 2.46 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (S/. 2.37) | S/. 5.49 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 481 (S/. 24) | S/. 42 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 99 (S/. 4.85) | S/. 7 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (S/. 0.98) | S/. 1.58 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 32,388 (S/. 1,595) | S/. 2,943 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,126 (S/. 991) | S/. 1,651 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,880 (S/. 240) | S/. 212 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,540 (S/. 962) | S/. 2,226 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,557 (S/. 668) | S/. 1,159 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,730 (S/. 134) | S/. 162 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 442 (S/. 22) | S/. 71 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 21,705 (S/. 1,069) | S/. 1,230 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,758 (S/. 185) | S/. 340 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 389 (S/. 19) | S/. 34 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 459 (S/. 23) | S/. 17 | + 32% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,588 (S/. 127) | S/. 155 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,012 (S/. 99) | S/. 102 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,253 (S/. 209) | S/. 248 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,221 (S/. 208) | S/. 252 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 963,089 (S/. 47,433) | S/. 63,383 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (S/. 1.80) | S/. 3.60 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 895 (S/. 44) | S/. 119 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 237 (S/. 12) | S/. 38 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 322 (S/. 16) | S/. 20 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (S/. 25) | S/. 22 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,265 (S/. 62) | S/. 72 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 167 (S/. 8) | S/. 20 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 192 (S/. 9) | S/. 17 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (S/. 2.51) | S/. 4.61 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (S/. 3.78) | S/. 4.21 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (S/. 13) | S/. 42 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,151 (S/. 57) | S/. 37 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 565 (S/. 28) | S/. 33 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,097 (S/. 103) | S/. 90 | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,777 (S/. 137) | S/. 105 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 221 (S/. 11) | S/. 25 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 108 (S/. 5.31) | S/. 13 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 137 (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 32,231 (S/. 1,587) | S/. 1,713 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.74 (S/. 0.09) | S/. 0.56 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,395 (S/. 118) | S/. 170 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 88 (S/. 4.35) | S/. 16 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,200 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 5,660 (руб 114,913) in Chelyabinsk.
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