Cost of living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Santa Fe (Argentina)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 638 (ARS $2,248) | ARS $4,636 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (ARS $1,349) | ARS $3,955 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 (ARS $545) | ARS $1,173 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (ARS $271) | ARS $457 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (ARS $447) | ARS $1,392 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 244 (ARS $858) | ARS $485 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 (ARS $1,320) | ARS $2,604 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 188 (ARS $664) | ARS $558 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (ARS $191) | ARS $546 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (ARS $297) | ARS $695 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (ARS $1,840) | ARS $1,974 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 (ARS $537) | ARS $1,037 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (ARS $155) | ARS $267 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ARS $149,625 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ARS $166,641 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ARS $18,855 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,872 (ARS $193,398) | ARS $85,878 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ARS $61,237 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ARS $28,851 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ARS $3,241 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ARS $263,079 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $135,275 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 (ARS $950) | ARS $2,628 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (ARS $1,410) | ARS $2,805 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,116 (ARS $28,606) | ARS $45,046 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,578 (ARS $12,609) | ARS $17,917 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,427 (ARS $22,652) | ARS $49,857 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,000 (ARS $28,196) | ARS $37,563 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $7,629,320 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ARS $160 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,250 (ARS $4,405) | ARS $4,975 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,251 (ARS $4,410) | ARS $4,387 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 773 (ARS $2,724) | ARS $1,177 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,728 (ARS $6,089) | ARS $2,952 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (ARS $5,287) | ARS $7,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 328 (ARS $1,157) | ARS $2,000 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (ARS $832) | ARS $951 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 274 (ARS $965) | ARS $1,902 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 184 (ARS $648) | ARS $759 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (ARS $353) | ARS $837 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,005 (ARS $3,543) | ARS $9,465 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 3,454 (ARS $12,174) | ARS $9,268 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (ARS $2,028) | ARS $3,860 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,638 (ARS $19,871) | ARS $19,891 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (ARS $14,098) | ARS $37,862 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 422 (ARS $1,486) | ARS $1,428 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 208 (ARS $733) | ARS $1,135 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 375 (ARS $1,321) | ARS $1,865 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $89,794 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ARS $11,097 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ARS $2,887 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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