Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 46% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 330 (ARS $386) | ARS $367 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (ARS $330) | ARS $301 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (ARS $166) | ARS $88 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (ARS $78) | ARS $60 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 97 (ARS $114) | ARS $78 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (ARS $151) | ARS $55 | + 173% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 315 (ARS $369) | ARS $129 | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (ARS $123) | ARS $44 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (ARS $49) | ARS $27 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (ARS $76) | ARS $58 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 568 (ARS $664) | ARS $201 | + 230% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (ARS $118) | ARS $92 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (ARS $44) | ARS $32 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 141% | |||
Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 141% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 64,183 (ARS $75,042) | ARS $20,002 | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,244 (ARS $47,053) | ARS $11,466 | + 310% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,014 (ARS $7,032) | ARS $3,242 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,125 (ARS $45,744) | ARS $11,715 | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,582 (ARS $33,418) | ARS $10,117 | + 230% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,344 (ARS $3,910) | ARS $2,131 | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 367 (ARS $429) | ARS $1,505 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 30,778 (ARS $35,985) | ARS $23,718 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,838 (ARS $6,826) | ARS $4,797 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 485 (ARS $567) | ARS $226 | + 152% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 774 (ARS $905) | ARS $164 | + 452% | |
Clothes | + 153% | |||
Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 153% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,862 (ARS $6,854) | ARS $1,556 | + 341% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,584 (ARS $3,021) | ARS $1,430 | + 111% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,640 (ARS $7,763) | ARS $4,439 | + 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,551 (ARS $9,998) | ARS $3,546 | + 182% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 49% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,426,600 (ARS $1,667,958) | ARS $558,062 | + 199% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (ARS $53) | ARS $44 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,046 (ARS $2,392) | ARS $1,866 | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 396 (ARS $462) | ARS $756 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 92% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 486 (ARS $568) | ARS $128 | + 345% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 522 (ARS $610) | ARS $150 | + 308% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,408 (ARS $1,646) | ARS $769 | + 114% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 229 (ARS $268) | ARS $66 | + 308% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (ARS $205) | ARS $108 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 184 (ARS $215) | ARS $201 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (ARS $82) | ARS $83 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (ARS $107) | ARS $122 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 715 (ARS $836) | ARS $302 | + 176% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 65% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (ARS $1,688) | ARS $731 | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 599 (ARS $700) | ARS $521 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,365 (ARS $10,949) | ARS $956 | + 1045% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,765 (ARS $3,233) | ARS $1,359 | + 138% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 375 (ARS $438) | ARS $313 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (ARS $195) | ARS $152 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (ARS $256) | ARS $91 | + 181% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,180 (ARS $39,963) | ARS $58,928 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.47 (ARS $6) | ARS $2.16 | + 197% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,973 (ARS $4,645) | ARS $1,567 | + 196% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (ARS $174) | ARS $248 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 78% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $101,270 (руб 86,616) in Saint Petersburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $57,000 in San Juan.
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