Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Moscow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 524 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 33 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 386 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 31 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 90 (Dirham 4.10) | Dirham 6 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 136 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 231 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.31 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 489 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (Dirham 5.51) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (Dirham 2.64) | Dirham 3.77 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (Dirham 3.77) | Dirham 10 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 883 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 60 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 53 (Dirham 2.41) | Dirham 4.72 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Moscow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 124,428 (Dirham 5,656) | Dirham 10,437 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 70,870 (Dirham 3,221) | Dirham 7,961 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,747 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 870 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 78,720 (Dirham 3,578) | Dirham 6,069 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,432 (Dirham 2,020) | Dirham 4,310 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,873 (Dirham 403) | Dirham 558 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 504 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 360 | - 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,718 (Dirham 1,169) | Dirham 1,533 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,719 (Dirham 533) | Dirham 338 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 725 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 50 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,518 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 33 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Moscow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,444 (Dirham 338) | Dirham 197 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,378 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 194 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,203 (Dirham 418) | Dirham 343 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,902 (Dirham 541) | Dirham 348 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,748,280 (Dirham 124,922) | Dirham 89,840 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (Dirham 2.37) | Dirham 3.82 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,734 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 80 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 508 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 29 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Moscow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 444 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 723 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 56 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,239 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 382 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 303 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 317 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 124 (Dirham 5.65) | Dirham 20 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 171 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,161 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 62 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Moscow | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,099 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 214 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 906 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 91 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 10,687 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 783 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,426 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 268 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 590 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 69 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 262 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 317 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 40 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (Dirham 3,394) | Dirham 2,128 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 (Dirham 0.13) | Dirham 0.71 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,307 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 255 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 194 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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