Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moscow (Russia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 449 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | 26% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 267 (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | 30% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 143 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 70 (R$ 5.06) | R$ 3.23 | 56% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 99 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 154 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 319 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 115 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 34 (R$ 2.50) | R$ 4.65 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 64 (R$ 4.66) | R$ 4.75 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 623 (R$ 45) | R$ 40 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 104 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | 11% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 33 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 3.21 | 25% |
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 104% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 99,522 (R$ 7,227) | R$ 2,196 | 229% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 63,974 (R$ 4,646) | R$ 1,615 | 188% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 5,368 (R$ 390) | R$ 473 | 18% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 68,175 (R$ 4,951) | R$ 2,053 | 141% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 37,472 (R$ 2,721) | R$ 1,133 | 140% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 3,723 (R$ 270) | R$ 248 | 9% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 448 (R$ 33) | R$ 85 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 22,106 (R$ 1,605) | R$ 1,944 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,117 (R$ 444) | R$ 419 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 641 (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | 105% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 965 (R$ 70) | R$ 17 | 309% |
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 6,365 (R$ 462) | R$ 172 | 169% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,515 (R$ 183) | R$ 169 | 8% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,608 (R$ 407) | R$ 289 | 41% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 7,973 (R$ 579) | R$ 234 | 148% |
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,337,000 (R$ 97,087) | R$ 76,119 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 48 (R$ 3.46) | R$ 4.01 | 14% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 2,192 (R$ 159) | R$ 224 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 327 (R$ 24) | R$ 47 | 50% |
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 373 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | 108% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 592 (R$ 43) | R$ 56 | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,530 (R$ 111) | R$ 184 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 261 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 191 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 204 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 91 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 101 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.43 | 113% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 743 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | 101% |
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 2,064 (R$ 150) | R$ 121 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 789 (R$ 57) | R$ 59 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 6,283 (R$ 456) | R$ 195 | 133% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 3,844 (R$ 279) | R$ 168 | 66% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 539 (R$ 39) | R$ 25 | 59% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 226 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | 74% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 276 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | 91% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 33,821 (R$ 2,456) | R$ 3,354 | 27% |
| 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$ 395) | R$ 107 | 268% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 161 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | 18% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 7,921 (руб 109,081) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,400 in Santo André.