Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Kingston | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (C$11) | C$15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 414 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (C$3.86) | C$5.74 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (C$1.63) | C$2.61 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (C$2.41) | C$3.53 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (C$4.05) | C$3.57 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (C$2.17) | C$3.89 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 (C$1.08) | C$3.05 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 87 (C$1.56) | C$4.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 840 (C$15) | C$16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (C$2.61) | C$2.41 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (C$0.92) | C$2.23 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Kingston | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (C$2,200) | C$1,996 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 75,693 (C$1,352) | C$1,196 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,030 (C$251) | C$220 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (C$1,286) | C$1,346 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (C$800) | C$1,001 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (C$202) | C$119 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (C$10) | C$58 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,501 (C$545) | C$467 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,779 (C$228) | C$171 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (C$13) | C$13 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (C$28) | C$22 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 101% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Kingston | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (C$145) | C$63 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (C$73) | C$38 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (C$162) | C$103 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (C$231) | C$100 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (C$47,026) | C$23,254 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (C$0.96) | C$1.23 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,739 (C$49) | C$68 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 732 (C$13) | C$21 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Kingston | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 987 (C$18) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,309 (C$41) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (C$5.15) | C$4.39 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (C$5.84) | C$5.50 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (C$2.20) | C$3.15 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (C$3.15) | C$2.35 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (C$23) | C$18 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Kingston | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (C$37) | C$47 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (C$148) | C$96 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (C$90) | C$86 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (C$11) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (C$4.97) | C$4.75 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (C$1,334) | C$544 | + 145% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (C$0.05) | C$0.51 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (C$89) | C$51 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (C$3.40) | C$12 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,173 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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