Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 449 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 267 (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 70 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 3.23 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 99 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 154 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 319 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (R$ 2.46) | R$ 4.65 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 4.75 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 623 (R$ 44) | R$ 36 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 104 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (R$ 2.37) | R$ 3.21 | - 26% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 100% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 99,522 (R$ 7,102) | R$ 2,196 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 63,974 (R$ 4,565) | R$ 1,615 | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,368 (R$ 383) | R$ 473 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 68,175 (R$ 4,865) | R$ 2,053 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 37,472 (R$ 2,674) | R$ 1,133 | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,723 (R$ 266) | R$ 248 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (R$ 32) | R$ 85 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,106 (R$ 1,578) | R$ 1,944 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,117 (R$ 436) | R$ 419 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 641 (R$ 46) | R$ 23 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 965 (R$ 69) | R$ 17 | + 302% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,365 (R$ 454) | R$ 172 | + 165% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,515 (R$ 179) | R$ 169 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,608 (R$ 400) | R$ 289 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,973 (R$ 569) | R$ 234 | + 143% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,337,000 (R$ 95,413) | R$ 76,119 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (R$ 3.40) | R$ 4.01 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,192 (R$ 156) | R$ 224 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 327 (R$ 23) | R$ 47 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 373 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 104% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 592 (R$ 42) | R$ 55 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,530 (R$ 109) | R$ 184 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 261 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 191 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 204 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 91 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.43 | + 109% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 743 (R$ 53) | R$ 27 | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,064 (R$ 147) | R$ 121 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 789 (R$ 56) | R$ 59 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,283 (R$ 448) | R$ 195 | + 129% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,844 (R$ 274) | R$ 168 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (R$ 38) | R$ 25 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 226 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 276 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 33,821 (R$ 2,414) | R$ 3,354 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.09 (R$ 0.22) | R$ 1.25 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,443 (R$ 388) | R$ 107 | + 261% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,149 (руб 114,197) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,700 in Santo André.
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