Cost of living in Sterlitamak, Russia vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 247 (S/. 12) | S/. 24 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 300 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 200 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (S/. 2.94) | S/. 4.20 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 71 (S/. 3.48) | S/. 6 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 70 (S/. 3.43) | S/. 3.81 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 600 (S/. 29) | S/. 13 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (S/. 5.87) | S/. 4.41 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (S/. 1.47) | S/. 2.44 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 70 (S/. 3.43) | S/. 5.23 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 1,000 (S/. 49) | S/. 42 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 130 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (S/. 1.47) | S/. 1.62 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 19,321 (S/. 946) | S/. 2,914 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 12,000 (S/. 587) | S/. 1,676 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 10,000 (S/. 489) | S/. 205 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 16,000 (S/. 783) | S/. 2,252 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | S/. 1,169 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 10,000 (S/. 489) | S/. 160 | + 206% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (S/. 24) | S/. 69 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | S/. 1,261 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (S/. 147) | S/. 339 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 1,000 (S/. 49) | S/. 34 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 200 (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,500 (S/. 122) | S/. 155 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,000 (S/. 49) | S/. 89 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (S/. 147) | S/. 249 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,000 (S/. 147) | S/. 248 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | S/. 66,001 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (S/. 2.06) | S/. 3.71 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 597 (S/. 29) | S/. 122 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 600 (S/. 29) | S/. 21 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 200 (S/. 10) | S/. 22 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,531 (S/. 75) | S/. 73 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 150 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (S/. 7) | S/. 17 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 100 (S/. 4.89) | S/. 4.59 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (S/. 4.89) | S/. 4.43 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,000 (S/. 49) | S/. 43 | + 14% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 (S/. 24) | S/. 35 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (S/. 24) | S/. 34 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,000 (S/. 98) | S/. 90 | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (S/. 245) | S/. 107 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (S/. 10) | S/. 25 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 100 (S/. 4.89) | S/. 13 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 200 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,000 (S/. 1,468) | S/. 1,819 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (S/. 0.15) | S/. 0.61 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,000 (S/. 147) | S/. 163 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (S/. 10) | S/. 16 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,500 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 6,784 (руб 138,621) in Sterlitamak.
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