Cost of living in Yakutsk (Russia) is 83% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
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| Food in Yakutsk (Russia) is 63% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yakutsk (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 373 (ARS $448) | ARS $564 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 484 (ARS $583) | ARS $348 | 68% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 177 (ARS $213) | ARS $95 | 124% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 87 (ARS $105) | ARS $67 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 119 (ARS $143) | ARS $83 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 197 (ARS $238) | ARS $60 | 298% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 327 (ARS $393) | ARS $144 | 173% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 170 (ARS $205) | ARS $53 | 288% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 61 (ARS $73) | ARS $29 | 156% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 74 (ARS $89) | ARS $62 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 850 (ARS $1,023) | ARS $210 | 388% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 130 (ARS $156) | ARS $102 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 34 (ARS $41) | ARS $28 | 49% |
| Housing in Yakutsk (Russia) is 146% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 48,592 (ARS $58,496) | ARS $20,827 | 181% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 35,402 (ARS $42,618) | ARS $12,882 | 231% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 8,425 (ARS $10,142) | ARS $3,325 | 205% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 35,299 (ARS $42,493) | ARS $12,796 | 232% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 27,180 (ARS $32,720) | ARS $9,106 | 259% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 5,110 (ARS $6,151) | ARS $2,070 | 197% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 1,132 (ARS $1,362) | ARS $1,692 | 19% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 36,368 (ARS $43,780) | ARS $24,446 | 79% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,987 (ARS $7,208) | ARS $6,484 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 437 (ARS $526) | ARS $233 | 126% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 1,407 (ARS $1,694) | ARS $180 | 843% |
| Clothes in Yakutsk (Russia) is 140% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 5,328 (ARS $6,414) | ARS $1,624 | 295% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 3,771 (ARS $4,540) | ARS $1,895 | 140% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,369 (ARS $7,667) | ARS $4,655 | 65% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 5,122 (ARS $6,166) | ARS $4,313 | 43% |
| Transportation in Yakutsk (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 724,916 (ARS $872,667) | ARS $624,384 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 50 (ARS $60) | ARS $46 | 30% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 1,037 (ARS $1,248) | ARS $1,353 | 8% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 954 (ARS $1,148) | ARS $657 | 75% |
| Personal Care in Yakutsk (Russia) is 86% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 469 (ARS $565) | ARS $175 | 222% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 475 (ARS $572) | ARS $401 | 42% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,119 (ARS $1,348) | ARS $947 | 42% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 213 (ARS $257) | ARS $138 | 86% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 236 (ARS $284) | ARS $137 | 107% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 238 (ARS $287) | ARS $198 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 123 (ARS $148) | ARS $72 | 106% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 127 (ARS $153) | ARS $82 | 86% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 428 (ARS $515) | ARS $327 | 57% |
| Entertainment in Yakutsk (Russia) is 97% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Yakutsk (Russia) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 1,735 (ARS $2,089) | ARS $720 | 190% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 657 (ARS $791) | ARS $521 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 6,046 (ARS $7,279) | ARS $1,500 | 385% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 3,946 (ARS $4,750) | ARS $1,388 | 242% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 328 (ARS $395) | ARS $344 | 15% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 186 (ARS $223) | ARS $170 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 260 (ARS $313) | ARS $118 | 165% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 48,272 (ARS $58,111) | ARS $51,130 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 4.78 (ARS $5.75) | ARS $5.00 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 5,136 (ARS $6,182) | ARS $1,708 | 262% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 131 (ARS $157) | ARS $259 | 39% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $110,015 (руб 91,388) in Yakutsk to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $60,000 in San Juan.