Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 457 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 106 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 259 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 133 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 64 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 71 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 99 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 31 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 154 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 100 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 47 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 625 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 198 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 57% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 71% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 103,311 (Mex$ 27,301) | Mex$ 9,694 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 64,046 (Mex$ 16,925) | Mex$ 6,296 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,999 (Mex$ 1,321) | Mex$ 1,759 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,186 (Mex$ 18,283) | Mex$ 5,281 | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 38,793 (Mex$ 10,251) | Mex$ 3,347 | + 206% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,016 (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 1,120 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 442 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 528 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,355 (Mex$ 5,907) | Mex$ 8,633 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,570 (Mex$ 1,736) | Mex$ 4,829 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 656 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 176 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,311 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 116 | + 198% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,277 (Mex$ 1,659) | Mex$ 1,589 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,797 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 1,108 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,802 (Mex$ 1,533) | Mex$ 1,579 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,346 (Mex$ 2,206) | Mex$ 1,679 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,347,270 (Mex$ 356,028) | Mex$ 140,500 | + 153% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,201 (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 500 | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 312 (Mex$ 82) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 409 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 85 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 629 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 179 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,805 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 500 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 257 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 60 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 195 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 52 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 201 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 52 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 109 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 742 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 75 | + 162% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 36% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,157 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 231 | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 814 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 158 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,997 (Mex$ 1,585) | Mex$ 500 | + 217% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,970 (Mex$ 1,049) | Mex$ 447 | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 590 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 64 | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 214 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 43 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 281 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 44 | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,820 (Mex$ 9,466) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (Mex$ 1.82) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,179 (Mex$ 1,368) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 168 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 51 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 36,891 (руб 139,602) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 31,000 in San Cristobal de las Casas.
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