Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Elblag, Poland
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 457 (23 zł) | 25 zł | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 259 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 71 (3.56 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 99 (4.99 zł) | 8 zł | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 154 (8 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 121% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (5.79 zł) | 2.50 zł | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (1.77 zł) | 1.50 zł | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (3.23 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 625 (31 zł) | 33 zł | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (5.36 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (1.65 zł) | 3.00 zł | - 45% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 106% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 102,295 (5,130 zł) | 2,250 zł | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 64,046 (3,212 zł) | 1,100 zł | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,999 (251 zł) | 300 zł | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,186 (3,469 zł) | 1,200 zł | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 38,793 (1,945 zł) | 600 zł | + 224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,016 (151 zł) | 150 zł | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 442 (22 zł) | 45 zł | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,355 (1,121 zł) | 1,400 zł | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,570 (329 zł) | 350 zł | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 656 (33 zł) | 23 zł | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,311 (66 zł) | 15 zł | + 338% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 37% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,277 (315 zł) | 240 zł | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,797 (140 zł) | 100 zł | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,802 (291 zł) | 300 zł | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,346 (419 zł) | 200 zł | + 109% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,347,270 (67,560 zł) | 60,000 zł | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (2.38 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,201 (110 zł) | 56 zł | + 97% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 312 (16 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 409 (21 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 413% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 629 (32 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,805 (91 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 257 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 195 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 201 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 109 (5.46 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (4.93 zł) | 10 zł | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 742 (37 zł) | 15 zł | + 148% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 57% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,157 (108 zł) | 60 zł | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 814 (41 zł) | 40 zł | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,997 (301 zł) | 40 zł | + 652% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,970 (199 zł) | 100 zł | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 590 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 214 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 281 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 135% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,820 (1,796 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (0.35 zł) | 0.40 zł | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,179 (260 zł) | 100 zł | + 160% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 168 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 10,005 zł (руб 199,526) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,300 zł in Elblag.
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