Cost of living in Volgograd (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
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| Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Volgograd (Russia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 427 (S/. 21) | S/. 25 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 316 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 148 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 65 (S/. 3.14) | S/. 4.20 | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 77 (S/. 3.70) | S/. 6 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 103 (S/. 4.94) | S/. 3.78 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 249 (S/. 12) | S/. 14 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 74 (S/. 3.56) | S/. 4.52 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 25 (S/. 1.18) | S/. 2.43 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 50 (S/. 2.39) | S/. 5.61 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 546 (S/. 26) | S/. 41 | 36% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 80 (S/. 3.85) | S/. 7 | 48% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 21 (S/. 1.00) | S/. 1.57 | 37% |
| Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 28,807 (S/. 1,384) | S/. 2,911 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 23,011 (S/. 1,106) | S/. 1,741 | 36% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 5,336 (S/. 256) | S/. 208 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 21,516 (S/. 1,034) | S/. 2,216 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 15,632 (S/. 751) | S/. 1,177 | 36% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 2,762 (S/. 133) | S/. 163 | 19% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 403 (S/. 19) | S/. 67 | 71% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 32,175 (S/. 1,546) | S/. 1,276 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,263 (S/. 301) | S/. 359 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 305 (S/. 15) | S/. 35 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 600 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | 70% |
| Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 5,337 (S/. 256) | S/. 147 | 75% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,407 (S/. 116) | S/. 92 | 26% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,012 (S/. 241) | S/. 248 | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 6,725 (S/. 323) | S/. 249 | 30% |
| Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,058,930 (S/. 50,891) | S/. 64,210 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 43 (S/. 2.06) | S/. 3.79 | 46% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 908 (S/. 44) | S/. 131 | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 218 (S/. 10) | S/. 40 | 74% |
| Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 205 (S/. 10) | S/. 25 | 60% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 808 (S/. 39) | S/. 30 | 30% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 847 (S/. 41) | S/. 74 | 45% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 133 (S/. 6) | S/. 17 | 63% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 133 (S/. 6) | S/. 14 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 152 (S/. 7) | S/. 17 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 77 (S/. 3.69) | S/. 4.56 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 100 (S/. 4.80) | S/. 4.40 | 9% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 389 (S/. 19) | S/. 42 | 55% |
| Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Volgograd (Russia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 915 (S/. 44) | S/. 36 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 572 (S/. 27) | S/. 33 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 6,454 (S/. 310) | S/. 94 | 231% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,988 (S/. 144) | S/. 112 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 262 (S/. 13) | S/. 26 | 51% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 120 (S/. 5.77) | S/. 13 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 166 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | 4% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 49,102 (S/. 2,360) | S/. 1,700 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 2.54 (S/. 0.12) | S/. 0.53 | 77% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 1,882 (S/. 90) | S/. 166 | 46% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 97 (S/. 4.67) | S/. 16 | 71% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,100 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 6,095 (руб 126,813) in Volgograd.