Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 457 (£4.37) | £13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 259 (£2.48) | £5.28 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (£1.36) | £3.12 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 71 (£0.68) | £0.91 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 99 (£0.95) | £2.94 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 154 (£1.48) | £1.89 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (£3.06) | £3.70 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (£1.10) | £1.90 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (£0.34) | £0.83 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (£0.61) | £1.77 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 625 (£5.97) | £8 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (£1.02) | £1.94 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (£0.32) | £1.04 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 103,311 (£987) | £1,541 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 64,046 (£612) | £1,219 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,999 (£48) | £165 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,186 (£661) | £1,025 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 38,793 (£371) | £756 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,016 (£29) | £115 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 442 (£4.22) | £29 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,355 (£214) | £333 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,570 (£63) | £82 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 656 (£6) | £7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,311 (£13) | £11 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,277 (£60) | £70 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,797 (£27) | £30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,802 (£55) | £69 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,346 (£80) | £72 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,347,270 (£12,875) | £21,921 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (£0.45) | £1.18 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,201 (£21) | £57 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 312 (£2.98) | £17 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 409 (£3.91) | £4.44 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 629 (£6) | £6 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,805 (£17) | £89 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 257 (£2.45) | £3.30 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 195 (£1.86) | £1.48 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 201 (£1.92) | £3.50 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 109 (£1.04) | £1.81 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (£0.94) | £1.30 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 742 (£7) | £12 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,157 (£21) | £34 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 814 (£8) | £19 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,997 (£57) | £104 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,970 (£38) | £57 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 590 (£5.64) | £8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 214 (£2.05) | £2.77 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 281 (£2.68) | £4.59 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,820 (£342) | £393 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (£0.07) | £0.10 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,179 (£49) | £35 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 168 (£1.60) | £11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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