Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 78% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 31% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 344 (ARS $414) | ARS $564 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 297 (ARS $357) | ARS $348 | 3% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 156 (ARS $188) | ARS $95 | 97% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 67 (ARS $80) | ARS $67 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 95 (ARS $115) | ARS $83 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 123 (ARS $148) | ARS $60 | 147% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 322 (ARS $387) | ARS $144 | 168% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 120 (ARS $144) | ARS $53 | 173% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 47 (ARS $57) | ARS $29 | 100% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 69 (ARS $82) | ARS $62 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 560 (ARS $674) | ARS $210 | 221% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 109 (ARS $131) | ARS $102 | 29% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 40 (ARS $48) | ARS $28 | 75% |
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 129% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 66,268 (ARS $79,775) | ARS $20,827 | 283% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 40,766 (ARS $49,075) | ARS $12,882 | 281% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 6,260 (ARS $7,536) | ARS $3,325 | 127% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 40,288 (ARS $48,499) | ARS $12,796 | 279% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 28,211 (ARS $33,961) | ARS $9,106 | 273% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 3,488 (ARS $4,199) | ARS $2,070 | 103% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 386 (ARS $465) | ARS $1,692 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 30,778 (ARS $37,051) | ARS $24,446 | 52% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,838 (ARS $7,028) | ARS $6,484 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 429 (ARS $517) | ARS $233 | 122% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 770 (ARS $926) | ARS $180 | 416% |
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 114% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 5,782 (ARS $6,960) | ARS $1,624 | 329% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,626 (ARS $3,161) | ARS $1,895 | 67% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,757 (ARS $8,134) | ARS $4,655 | 75% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 8,791 (ARS $10,583) | ARS $4,313 | 145% |
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 80% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,426,600 (ARS $1,717,368) | ARS $624,384 | 175% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 46 (ARS $55) | ARS $46 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 2,105 (ARS $2,534) | ARS $1,353 | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 396 (ARS $476) | ARS $657 | 28% |
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 72% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 504 (ARS $607) | ARS $175 | 246% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 538 (ARS $647) | ARS $401 | 61% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,447 (ARS $1,742) | ARS $947 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 254 (ARS $306) | ARS $138 | 122% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 175 (ARS $211) | ARS $137 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 198 (ARS $238) | ARS $198 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 73 (ARS $88) | ARS $72 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 92 (ARS $110) | ARS $82 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 715 (ARS $860) | ARS $327 | 163% |
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 66% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 1,443 (ARS $1,738) | ARS $720 | 141% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 593 (ARS $714) | ARS $521 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 9,594 (ARS $11,549) | ARS $1,500 | 670% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,765 (ARS $3,329) | ARS $1,388 | 140% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 375 (ARS $451) | ARS $344 | 31% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 167 (ARS $201) | ARS $170 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 219 (ARS $263) | ARS $118 | 123% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 35,628 (ARS $42,890) | ARS $51,130 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 5.47 (ARS $7) | ARS $5.00 | 32% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 3,973 (ARS $4,783) | ARS $1,708 | 180% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 149 (ARS $180) | ARS $259 | 31% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $110,346 (руб 91,663) in Saint Petersburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $62,000 in San Juan.