Cost of living in Russia compared to Guatemala
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Russia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (Q48) | Q80 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (Q34) | Q50 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (Q17) | Q27 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (Q7) | Q15 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (Q11) | Q18 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (Q19) | Q21 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (Q38) | Q41 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (Q10) | Q25 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (Q3.68) | Q11 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (Q7) | Q11 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (Q60) | Q95 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (Q13) | Q18 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (Q3.45) | Q10 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Russia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (Q8,805) | Q7,121 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (Q4,885) | Q4,826 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (Q689) | Q517 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (Q4,515) | Q6,050 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (Q2,404) | Q3,741 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (Q394) | Q328 | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (Q46) | Q264 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (Q1,971) | Q3,167 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (Q656) | Q998 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (Q53) | Q101 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (Q100) | Q36 | + 178% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Russia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (Q461) | Q485 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (Q260) | Q405 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (Q624) | Q787 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (Q702) | Q888 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Russia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (Q214,670) | Q175,508 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (Q4.56) | Q11 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (Q186) | Q192 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Russia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (Q44) | Q36 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (Q57) | Q191 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (Q194) | Q324 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (Q43) | Q45 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (Q25) | Q39 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (Q28) | Q50 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (Q11) | Q25 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (Q13) | Q14 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (Q58) | Q101 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Russia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (Q172) | Q156 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (Q69) | Q90 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (Q620) | Q271 | + 129% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (Q351) | Q355 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (Q47) | Q62 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (Q18) | Q31 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (Q22) | Q25 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (Q5,842) | Q5,278 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (Q0.25) | Q2.11 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (Q413) | Q470 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (Q17) | Q31 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.08438
GTQ
/
RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,466 prices entered by 311 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Guatemala
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