Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Moscow | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (RM35) | RM18 | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (RM19) | RM13 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (RM10) | RM5.00 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (RM4.33) | RM14 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 161 (RM8) | RM4.20 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (RM14) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (RM23) | RM12 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (RM7) | RM8 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (RM2.54) | RM8 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (RM4.22) | RM7 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (RM36) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (RM8) | RM4.30 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (RM2.31) | RM3.72 | - 38% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 145,053 (RM6,902) | RM2,487 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 (RM3,805) | RM1,744 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (RM420) | RM284 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 (RM3,862) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 (RM2,001) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (RM234) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (RM54) | RM149 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (RM1,102) | RM3,000 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (RM410) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (RM24) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (RM48) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (RM289) | RM450 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (RM156) | RM204 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (RM536) | RM402 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (RM386) | RM120 | + 221% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (RM133,253) | RM149,444 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (RM2.48) | RM1.85 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,572 (RM122) | RM112 | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 573 (RM27) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (RM20) | RM60 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (RM21) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,605 (RM124) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (RM27) | RM15 | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (RM13) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (RM12) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (RM9) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (RM8) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (RM34) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Moscow | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (RM113) | RM86 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (RM41) | RM23 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (RM455) | RM100 | + 355% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (RM172) | RM200 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (RM30) | RM20 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (RM11) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (RM14) | RM8 | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (RM2,751) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (RM0.33) | RM0.18 | + 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (RM131) | RM193 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (RM10) | RM10 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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