Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Salta, Argentina
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Salta (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 457 (ARS $554) | ARS $447 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 259 (ARS $314) | ARS $449 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (ARS $172) | ARS $165 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 71 (ARS $86) | ARS $78 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 99 (ARS $121) | ARS $120 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 154 (ARS $187) | ARS $75 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (ARS $388) | ARS $300 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (ARS $140) | ARS $93 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (ARS $43) | ARS $49 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (ARS $78) | ARS $64 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 625 (ARS $758) | ARS $318 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (ARS $130) | ARS $154 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (ARS $40) | ARS $37 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 126% more expensive than in Salta (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 100,622 (ARS $121,992) | ARS $46,162 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 64,046 (ARS $77,648) | ARS $29,213 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,999 (ARS $6,061) | ARS $5,501 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,186 (ARS $83,879) | ARS $21,096 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 38,793 (ARS $47,032) | ARS $15,259 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,016 (ARS $3,657) | ARS $3,559 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 442 (ARS $536) | ARS $1,240 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,355 (ARS $27,102) | ARS $37,889 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,570 (ARS $7,965) | ARS $10,254 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 656 (ARS $795) | ARS $308 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,311 (ARS $1,590) | ARS $308 | + 416% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 44% more expensive than in Salta (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,277 (ARS $7,610) | ARS $3,590 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,797 (ARS $3,391) | ARS $2,760 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,802 (ARS $7,034) | ARS $6,409 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,346 (ARS $10,119) | ARS $6,066 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Salta (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,347,270 (ARS $1,633,405) | ARS $2,005,330 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (ARS $58) | ARS $89 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,201 (ARS $2,669) | ARS $2,183 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 312 (ARS $378) | ARS $1,560 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 58% more expensive than in Salta (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 409 (ARS $496) | ARS $222 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 629 (ARS $763) | ARS $952 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,805 (ARS $2,189) | ARS $1,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 257 (ARS $311) | ARS $207 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 195 (ARS $236) | ARS $123 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 201 (ARS $244) | ARS $143 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 109 (ARS $132) | ARS $75 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (ARS $119) | ARS $81 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 742 (ARS $900) | ARS $349 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Salta (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,157 (ARS $2,615) | ARS $1,877 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 814 (ARS $987) | ARS $706 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,997 (ARS $7,271) | ARS $2,066 | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,970 (ARS $4,814) | ARS $2,542 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 590 (ARS $715) | ARS $737 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 214 (ARS $260) | ARS $86 | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 281 (ARS $341) | ARS $106 | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,820 (ARS $43,428) | ARS $70,101 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (ARS $8) | ARS $22 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,179 (ARS $6,278) | ARS $1,207 | + 420% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 168 (ARS $204) | ARS $150 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Salta (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $167,845 (руб 138,442) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $125,000 in Salta.
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