Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 264 (S/. 13) | S/. 24 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 124 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (S/. 2.90) | S/. 4.20 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (S/. 3.23) | S/. 6 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.81 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 240 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (S/. 4.78) | S/. 4.41 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (S/. 1.46) | S/. 2.44 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (S/. 2.61) | S/. 5.23 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (S/. 22) | S/. 43 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (S/. 4.40) | S/. 7 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (S/. 1.11) | S/. 1.61 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 34,065 (S/. 1,688) | S/. 2,914 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,919 (S/. 1,384) | S/. 1,676 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (S/. 171) | S/. 205 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (S/. 1,092) | S/. 2,252 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,792 (S/. 832) | S/. 1,169 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (S/. 109) | S/. 160 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (S/. 22) | S/. 69 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,262 (S/. 1,301) | S/. 1,255 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,132 (S/. 205) | S/. 337 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 293 (S/. 15) | S/. 35 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (S/. 26) | S/. 18 | + 46% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,984 (S/. 148) | S/. 155 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,939 (S/. 96) | S/. 89 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,987 (S/. 148) | S/. 249 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (S/. 195) | S/. 248 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,093,990 (S/. 54,213) | S/. 66,001 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (S/. 1.92) | S/. 3.77 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (S/. 47) | S/. 127 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 462 (S/. 23) | S/. 40 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (S/. 14) | S/. 22 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 934 (S/. 46) | S/. 22 | + 114% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 801 (S/. 40) | S/. 74 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (S/. 5.68) | S/. 13 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 156 (S/. 8) | S/. 17 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (S/. 3.19) | S/. 4.64 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 91 (S/. 4.49) | S/. 4.34 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 400 (S/. 20) | S/. 43 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (S/. 55) | S/. 36 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (S/. 26) | S/. 33 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,794 (S/. 138) | S/. 90 | + 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,344 (S/. 116) | S/. 107 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 286 (S/. 14) | S/. 26 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,820 (S/. 2,072) | S/. 1,819 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (S/. 0.15) | S/. 0.61 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,559 (S/. 127) | S/. 163 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (S/. 5.21) | S/. 16 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tomsk (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,100 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 5,328 (руб 107,514) in Tomsk.
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