Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (263TL) | 447TL | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (142TL) | 252TL | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (79TL) | 100TL | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (33TL) | 37TL | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 161 (58TL) | 77TL | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (106TL) | 51TL | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (176TL) | 151TL | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (52TL) | 48TL | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (19TL) | 24TL | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (32TL) | 80TL | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (272TL) | 499TL | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (62TL) | 64TL | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (17TL) | 14TL | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 145,053 (52,106TL) | 37,832TL | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 (28,728TL) | 30,745TL | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (3,171TL) | 1,985TL | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 (29,154TL) | 28,948TL | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 (15,108TL) | 22,669TL | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (1,764TL) | 1,820TL | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (410TL) | 295TL | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (8,323TL) | 6,640TL | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (3,094TL) | 2,885TL | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (179TL) | 101TL | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (361TL) | 178TL | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (2,182TL) | 1,855TL | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (1,181TL) | 1,382TL | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (4,049TL) | 3,244TL | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (2,911TL) | 4,683TL | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (1,006,048TL) | 1,178,650TL | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (19TL) | 45TL | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,572 (924TL) | 595TL | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 573 (206TL) | 250TL | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (148TL) | 848TL | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (160TL) | 97TL | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,331 (837TL) | 1,889TL | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (203TL) | 192TL | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (98TL) | 119TL | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (92TL) | 105TL | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (64TL) | 22TL | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (58TL) | 95TL | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (258TL) | 352TL | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (850TL) | 1,204TL | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (308TL) | 311TL | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (3,436TL) | 1,041TL | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (1,300TL) | 2,004TL | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (230TL) | 321TL | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (83TL) | 122TL | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (105TL) | 147TL | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (20,766TL) | 23,574TL | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (2.53TL) | 0.73TL | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,202 (1,150TL) | 1,303TL | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (77TL) | 68TL | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 980 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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