Cost of living in Orsk, Russia vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orsk (Russia) is 70% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 1,000 (ARS $1,146) | ARS $367 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 250 (ARS $287) | ARS $301 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 300 (ARS $344) | ARS $88 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 30 (ARS $34) | ARS $60 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 60 (ARS $69) | ARS $78 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 50 (ARS $57) | ARS $55 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 250 (ARS $287) | ARS $129 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 48 (ARS $55) | ARS $44 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (ARS $40) | ARS $27 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (ARS $69) | ARS $58 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 180 (ARS $206) | ARS $201 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 68 (ARS $77) | ARS $92 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 15 (ARS $17) | ARS $32 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Orsk (Russia) is 109% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 50,000 (ARS $57,317) | ARS $20,002 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 30,000 (ARS $34,390) | ARS $11,466 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ARS $3,242 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,000 (ARS $45,854) | ARS $11,715 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 20,000 (ARS $22,927) | ARS $10,117 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 25,000 (ARS $28,658) | ARS $2,131 | + 1245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (ARS $573) | ARS $1,505 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,000 (ARS $26,366) | ARS $23,718 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,000 (ARS $8,024) | ARS $4,797 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 210 (ARS $241) | ARS $226 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $164 | - | |
| Clothes | + 240% | |||
| Clothes in Orsk (Russia) is 240% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 700 (ARS $802) | ARS $1,556 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 7,000 (ARS $8,024) | ARS $1,430 | + 461% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (ARS $3,439) | ARS $4,439 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (ARS $5,732) | ARS $3,546 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Orsk (Russia) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 500,000 (ARS $573,169) | ARS $558,062 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (ARS $45) | ARS $44 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,500 (ARS $1,720) | ARS $1,866 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $756 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Orsk (Russia) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (ARS $573) | ARS $150 | + 283% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $769 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ARS $66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ARS $108 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 100 (ARS $115) | ARS $201 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 30 (ARS $34) | ARS $83 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 40 (ARS $46) | ARS $122 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ARS $302 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Orsk (Russia) is 141% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,500 (ARS $1,720) | ARS $731 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (ARS $688) | ARS $521 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,000 (ARS $3,439) | ARS $956 | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (ARS $3,439) | ARS $1,359 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (ARS $344) | ARS $313 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (ARS $138) | ARS $152 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 200 (ARS $229) | ARS $91 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $58,928 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $2.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 15,000 (ARS $17,195) | ARS $1,567 | + 997% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 80 (ARS $92) | ARS $248 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 240 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Orsk (Russia) is 75% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $110,159 (руб 96,096) in Orsk to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $63,000 in San Juan.
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