Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 708 (AU$11) | AU$25 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 422 (AU$6) | AU$13 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 205 (AU$3.16) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 93 (AU$1.43) | AU$1.67 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 148 (AU$2.28) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 318 (AU$4.89) | AU$4.54 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 464 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 128 (AU$1.97) | AU$4.80 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (AU$0.68) | AU$3.32 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 86 (AU$1.32) | AU$6 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (AU$12) | AU$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 162 (AU$2.50) | AU$3.10 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 48 (AU$0.74) | AU$2.76 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 161,863 (AU$2,491) | AU$3,193 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 86,728 (AU$1,335) | AU$2,168 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,481 (AU$146) | AU$267 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,301 (AU$1,251) | AU$2,398 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 41,755 (AU$643) | AU$1,749 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,381 (AU$83) | AU$207 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,170 (AU$18) | AU$55 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,262 (AU$389) | AU$469 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,077 (AU$124) | AU$271 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 462 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 988 (AU$15) | AU$42 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,222 (AU$96) | AU$112 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,164 (AU$64) | AU$86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,913 (AU$153) | AU$168 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,164 (AU$126) | AU$128 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,844,990 (AU$43,786) | AU$31,916 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (AU$0.80) | AU$1.88 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,294 (AU$35) | AU$109 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 572 (AU$9) | AU$23 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 336 (AU$5.17) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 599 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,981 (AU$46) | AU$76 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 499 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 262 (AU$4.03) | AU$4.10 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 272 (AU$4.18) | AU$7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 160 (AU$2.47) | AU$3.59 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 160 (AU$2.47) | AU$2.99 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 691 (AU$11) | AU$34 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,355 (AU$36) | AU$70 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 873 (AU$13) | AU$33 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,022 (AU$139) | AU$175 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,889 (AU$60) | AU$88 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 647 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 244 (AU$3.75) | AU$4.77 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (AU$4.51) | AU$9 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 60,312 (AU$928) | AU$738 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.77 (AU$0.06) | AU$0.90 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,989 (AU$46) | AU$67 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 198 (AU$3.05) | AU$39 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,000 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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