Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Moscow | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (€4.22) | €9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (€2.36) | €6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (€0.97) | €1.45 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 161 (€1.73) | €3.71 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (€3.17) | €2.34 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (€5.26) | €5.55 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (€1.56) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (€0.57) | €1.47 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (€0.95) | €0.75 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (€1.85) | €1.80 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (€0.52) | €1.33 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Moscow | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 174,041 (€1,865) | €1,563 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 88,999 (€954) | €1,025 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (€95) | €225 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 88,048 (€944) | €833 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 50,531 (€542) | €656 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (€53) | €121 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (€12) | €28 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (€248) | €426 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (€92) | €106 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (€5.33) | €6 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (€11) | €15 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (€65) | €96 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (€35) | €38 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (€121) | €88 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (€87) | €110 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (€30,013) | €20,272 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (€0.56) | €1.78 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,837 (€30) | €55 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 573 (€6) | €21 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Moscow | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (€4.41) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (€4.77) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,606 (€28) | €115 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (€6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (€2.92) | €2.15 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (€2.76) | €3.71 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (€1.92) | €1.71 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (€1.74) | €2.11 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (€8) | €16 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Moscow | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (€25) | €38 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (€103) | €84 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (€39) | €79 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (€2.49) | €3.89 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (€3.14) | €3.23 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (€620) | €440 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (€29) | €50 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (€2.29) | €7 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 624 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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