Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs San Juan, Argentina (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | + 133% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 133% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]738 | ARS $ [BM]564 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]637 | ARS $ [BM]348 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]335 | ARS $ [BM]95 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]143 | ARS $ [BM]67 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]205 | ARS $ [BM]83 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]263 | ARS $ [BM]60 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]690 | ARS $ [BM]144 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]258 | ARS $ [BM]53 | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]102 | ARS $ [BM]29 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]147 | ARS $ [BM]62 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]1,202 | ARS $ [BM]210 | + 473% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]234 | ARS $ [BM]102 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]86 | ARS $ [BM]28 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 309% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 309% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]142,281 | ARS $ [BM]20,827 | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]87,527 | ARS $ [BM]12,882 | + 579% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]13,441 | ARS $ [BM]3,325 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]86,500 | ARS $ [BM]12,796 | + 576% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]60,571 | ARS $ [BM]9,106 | + 565% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]7,489 | ARS $ [BM]2,070 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]829 | ARS $ [BM]1,692 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]66,082 | ARS $ [BM]24,446 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]12,535 | ARS $ [BM]6,484 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]922 | ARS $ [BM]233 | + 296% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]1,652 | ARS $ [BM]180 | + 820% | |
| Clothes | + 282% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 282% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]12,414 | ARS $ [BM]1,624 | + 665% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]5,638 | ARS $ [BM]1,895 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]14,507 | ARS $ [BM]4,655 | + 212% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]18,875 | ARS $ [BM]4,313 | + 338% | |
| Transportation | + 222% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 222% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]3,062,978 | ARS $ [BM]624,384 | + 391% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]98 | ARS $ [BM]46 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]4,520 | ARS $ [BM]1,353 | + 234% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]849 | ARS $ [BM]657 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 206% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]1,082 | ARS $ [BM]175 | + 517% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]1,155 | ARS $ [BM]401 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]3,106 | ARS $ [BM]947 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]546 | ARS $ [BM]138 | + 296% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]376 | ARS $ [BM]137 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]424 | ARS $ [BM]198 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]158 | ARS $ [BM]72 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]197 | ARS $ [BM]82 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,534 | ARS $ [BM]327 | + 369% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 197% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]3,099 | ARS $ [BM]720 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]1,273 | ARS $ [BM]521 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]20,598 | ARS $ [BM]1,500 | + 1273% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]5,937 | ARS $ [BM]1,388 | + 328% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]804 | ARS $ [BM]344 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]358 | ARS $ [BM]170 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]470 | ARS $ [BM]118 | + 298% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]76,496 | ARS $ [BM]51,130 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]12 | ARS $ [BM]5.00 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]8,530 | ARS $ [BM]1,708 | + 399% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]320 | ARS $ [BM]259 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 218% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 218% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $187,342 (руб 155,500) in Saint Petersburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $59,000 in San Juan.
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