Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 9% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Moscow | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 533 (ARS $1,428) | ARS $4,357 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 377 (ARS $1,012) | ARS $1,727 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 222 (ARS $594) | ARS $610 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 92 (ARS $246) | ARS $224 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 138 (ARS $370) | ARS $438 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 237 (ARS $636) | ARS $300 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 559 (ARS $1,500) | ARS $753 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (ARS $328) | ARS $510 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (ARS $156) | ARS $284 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (ARS $226) | ARS $257 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 821 (ARS $2,201) | ARS $1,108 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 149 (ARS $400) | ARS $432 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (ARS $138) | ARS $166 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 51% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Moscow | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 120,158 (ARS $322,155) | ARS $182,785 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 72,651 (ARS $194,784) | ARS $112,663 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 11,516 (ARS $30,876) | ARS $8,465 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,852 (ARS $203,366) | ARS $148,724 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 48,057 (ARS $128,845) | ARS $71,324 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,736 (ARS $23,422) | ARS $6,951 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (ARS $1,442) | ARS $3,663 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,418 (ARS $78,872) | ARS $91,870 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,768 (ARS $34,232) | ARS $36,926 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 667 (ARS $1,787) | ARS $1,633 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,552 (ARS $4,160) | ARS $1,005 | + 314% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,971 (ARS $21,371) | ARS $18,390 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,117 (ARS $11,038) | ARS $12,303 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,248 (ARS $22,114) | ARS $31,082 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 13,583 (ARS $36,417) | ARS $23,960 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 37% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (ARS $7,058,738) | ARS $6,039,770 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (ARS $138) | ARS $190 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,598 (ARS $6,966) | ARS $3,331 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 761 (ARS $2,041) | ARS $1,822 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 465 (ARS $1,246) | ARS $1,500 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 883 (ARS $2,368) | ARS $1,456 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,207 (ARS $5,916) | ARS $3,349 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 456 (ARS $1,223) | ARS $886 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 284 (ARS $762) | ARS $470 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 338 (ARS $907) | ARS $687 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 121 (ARS $326) | ARS $437 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 165 (ARS $443) | ARS $438 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,337 (ARS $3,585) | ARS $1,889 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Moscow | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,927 (ARS $5,166) | ARS $4,910 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 968 (ARS $2,595) | ARS $1,896 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,379 (ARS $25,145) | ARS $5,420 | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,816 (ARS $12,913) | ARS $8,398 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 593 (ARS $1,591) | ARS $1,823 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 266 (ARS $713) | ARS $853 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 413 (ARS $1,107) | ARS $766 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,657 (ARS $189,438) | ARS $276,197 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.88 (ARS $8) | ARS $57 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,886 (ARS $10,418) | ARS $8,355 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 186 (ARS $499) | ARS $521 | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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