Cost of living in Russia compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 541 (S/. 19) | S/. 25 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 382 (S/. 13) | S/. 20 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 223 (S/. 8) | S/. 9 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (S/. 3.04) | S/. 5.24 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 146 (S/. 5.11) | S/. 10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 236 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.17 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 463 (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (S/. 4.84) | S/. 6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (S/. 1.72) | S/. 3.50 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 88 (S/. 3.09) | S/. 6 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 719 (S/. 25) | S/. 44 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 172 (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (S/. 1.44) | S/. 2.04 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 102,890 (S/. 3,593) | S/. 2,904 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 59,556 (S/. 2,080) | S/. 1,763 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,291 (S/. 290) | S/. 257 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 55,976 (S/. 1,955) | S/. 1,801 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 31,264 (S/. 1,092) | S/. 1,187 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,890 (S/. 206) | S/. 182 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 845 (S/. 30) | S/. 72 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,230 (S/. 811) | S/. 1,136 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,951 (S/. 313) | S/. 420 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 623 (S/. 22) | S/. 39 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,026 (S/. 36) | S/. 20 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,373 (S/. 223) | S/. 134 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,378 (S/. 118) | S/. 102 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,549 (S/. 299) | S/. 268 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,329 (S/. 256) | S/. 251 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,756,560 (S/. 96,253) | S/. 56,255 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (S/. 1.94) | S/. 4.69 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,904 (S/. 66) | S/. 123 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 389 (S/. 14) | S/. 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (S/. 18) | S/. 29 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,817 (S/. 63) | S/. 101 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 403 (S/. 14) | S/. 19 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 271 (S/. 9) | S/. 15 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (S/. 9) | S/. 19 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (S/. 4.29) | S/. 6 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 144 (S/. 5.04) | S/. 6 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 583 (S/. 20) | S/. 40 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Russia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,812 (S/. 63) | S/. 61 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 739 (S/. 26) | S/. 39 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,365 (S/. 257) | S/. 104 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,687 (S/. 129) | S/. 143 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (S/. 19) | S/. 35 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 209 (S/. 7) | S/. 17 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 262 (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,850 (S/. 1,985) | S/. 2,973 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.92 (S/. 0.17) | S/. 0.74 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,118 (S/. 144) | S/. 169 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (S/. 7) | S/. 16 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Peru
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