Cost of living in Russia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 437 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 240 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 304 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 132 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 167 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 60 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 73 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 108 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 165 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 382 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 69 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 44 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 52 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 73 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 584 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 260 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 119 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 32 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Russia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 66,826 (Mex$ 17,889) | Mex$ 19,154 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,880 (Mex$ 12,282) | Mex$ 9,278 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,267 (Mex$ 2,213) | Mex$ 1,068 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,416 (Mex$ 10,819) | Mex$ 11,221 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 29,073 (Mex$ 7,783) | Mex$ 6,225 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,379 (Mex$ 1,440) | Mex$ 784 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 421 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 385 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,923 (Mex$ 6,940) | Mex$ 6,925 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,571 (Mex$ 2,027) | Mex$ 2,220 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 431 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 105 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 792 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 95 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,173 (Mex$ 1,385) | Mex$ 869 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,955 (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 661 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,349 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 1,509 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,961 (Mex$ 1,863) | Mex$ 1,156 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,514,000 (Mex$ 405,294) | Mex$ 341,317 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,543 (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 545 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 472 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 85 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 495 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 225 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,418 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 573 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 271 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 80 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 201 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 51 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 243 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 58 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 656 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 197 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Russia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,453 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 321 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 151 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,334 (Mex$ 1,428) | Mex$ 869 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,503 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 728 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 146 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 189 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 77 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 212 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 43 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 44,223 (Mex$ 11,838) | Mex$ 11,701 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.29 (Mex$ 0.88) | Mex$ 3.22 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,264 (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 933 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 182 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 65 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,691 prices entered by 1,510 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
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