Cost of living in Russia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 364 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 154 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 106 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 58 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 32 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 22 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 308 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 67 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 40 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 531 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 215 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,532 (Mex$ 21,853) | Mex$ 19,082 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,058 (Mex$ 12,370) | Mex$ 8,896 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,226 (Mex$ 1,876) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,434 (Mex$ 11,278) | Mex$ 10,724 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,935 (Mex$ 7,211) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,925 (Mex$ 1,183) | Mex$ 937 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 426 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 387 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,889 (Mex$ 7,800) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,525 (Mex$ 1,665) | Mex$ 1,952 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 421 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 101 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 736 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 89 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,635 (Mex$ 1,698) | Mex$ 856 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 634 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,988 (Mex$ 1,804) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,277 (Mex$ 2,193) | Mex$ 1,212 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,408,610 (Mex$ 424,400) | Mex$ 326,490 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,876 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 499 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 78 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 225 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 549 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 69 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 49 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 59 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 617 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 175 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,754 (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 343 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 618 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 139 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,547 (Mex$ 1,973) | Mex$ 922 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (Mex$ 989) | Mex$ 662 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 109 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 198 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 59 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 41 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,673 (Mex$ 9,241) | Mex$ 9,893 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.85 (Mex$ 0.86) | Mex$ 1.55 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,228 (Mex$ 972) | Mex$ 851 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 55 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,490 prices entered by 1,886 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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