Cost of living in Russia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 409 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 214 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 118 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 53 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 72 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 40 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 589 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 233 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 108 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Russia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,084 (Mex$ 18,128) | Mex$ 18,962 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,645 (Mex$ 10,290) | Mex$ 8,614 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,665 (Mex$ 1,508) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,475 (Mex$ 8,647) | Mex$ 10,152 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,096 (Mex$ 6,150) | Mex$ 4,875 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,735 (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 718 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 433 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 381 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,143 (Mex$ 6,428) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,559 (Mex$ 1,746) | Mex$ 2,031 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 428 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 101 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 783 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 91 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,676 (Mex$ 1,245) | Mex$ 845 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,530 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 650 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,504 (Mex$ 1,466) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,842 (Mex$ 1,822) | Mex$ 1,106 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,257,820 (Mex$ 334,911) | Mex$ 341,309 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,631 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 529 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 464 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 82 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 174 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,302 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 518 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 309 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 82 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 178 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 50 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 56 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 190 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,457 (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 311 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 587 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 146 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,595 (Mex$ 1,490) | Mex$ 836 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,388 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 680 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 388 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 121 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 71 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 222 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 39 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,423 (Mex$ 9,432) | Mex$ 9,977 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 6 (Mex$ 1.63) | Mex$ 2.61 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,567 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 991 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 159 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 61 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,399 prices entered by 1,948 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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