Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 69% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 69% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Moscow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (CHF 8) | CHF 27 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 15 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.80 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 161 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 3.91 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (CHF 5.09) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 4.65 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (CHF 0.61) | CHF 3.66 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 3.10 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 198 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 3.44 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (CHF 0.50) | CHF 2.96 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Moscow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 174,041 (CHF 1,805) | CHF 3,624 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 88,999 (CHF 923) | CHF 3,082 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (CHF 92) | CHF 145 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 88,048 (CHF 913) | CHF 2,461 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 50,531 (CHF 524) | CHF 1,726 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (CHF 51) | CHF 114 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (CHF 12) | CHF 45 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (CHF 240) | CHF 525 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (CHF 89) | CHF 180 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 18 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (CHF 10) | CHF 28 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Moscow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (CHF 63) | CHF 98 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (CHF 34) | CHF 51 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,301 (CHF 107) | CHF 132 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (CHF 84) | CHF 181 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (CHF 29,041) | CHF 30,117 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 1.88 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,828 (CHF 29) | CHF 72 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 575 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 35 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Moscow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 11 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 29 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,606 (CHF 27) | CHF 129 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (CHF 5.86) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 4.09 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 4.72 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 4.79 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 4.28 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (CHF 7) | CHF 46 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Moscow | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (CHF 25) | CHF 89 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (CHF 9) | CHF 44 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (CHF 99) | CHF 93 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (CHF 38) | CHF 132 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (CHF 7) | CHF 23 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 5.62 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (CHF 599) | CHF 589 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.39 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (CHF 29) | CHF 141 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 215 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 9 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 579 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
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