Cost of living in Russia compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 307 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 160 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 70 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 28 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 47 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 94 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 50 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 35 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 30 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 280 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 25 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (Mex$ 18,851) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (Mex$ 10,459) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (Mex$ 1,474) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (Mex$ 9,666) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (Mex$ 5,147) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 888 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 432 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (Mex$ 4,219) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 115 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 119 | + 79% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 979 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 692 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (Mex$ 1,336) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (Mex$ 1,503) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (Mex$ 459,614) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 583 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 93 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 218 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 696 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 79 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 63 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 69 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 260 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 396 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 164 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (Mex$ 1,328) | Mex$ 829 | + 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 904 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 179 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 81 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 49 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (Mex$ 12,508) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (Mex$ 0.53) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 888 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 74 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,390 prices entered by 1,111 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Mexico
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