Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan)
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 26% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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Moscow | Lahore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 643 (₨1,832) | ₨725 | + 153% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 404 (₨1,152) | ₨950 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (₨627) | ₨580 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (₨259) | ₨208 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 159 (₨454) | ₨331 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (₨843) | ₨163 | + 416% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (₨1,398) | ₨1,130 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 129 (₨367) | ₨324 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (₨131) | ₨83 | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (₨253) | ₨515 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 754 (₨2,147) | ₨4,829 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 179 (₨511) | ₨201 | + 154% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (₨139) | ₨140 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 126% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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Moscow | Lahore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 141,995 (₨404,532) | ₨122,988 | + 229% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 (₨227,835) | ₨52,140 | + 337% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (₨25,145) | ₨25,204 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 (₨231,213) | ₨80,163 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 (₨119,817) | ₨43,356 | + 176% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (₨13,992) | ₨19,026 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,077 (₨3,069) | ₨3,049 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (₨66,005) | ₨76,108 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (₨24,538) | ₨34,708 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (₨1,417) | ₨1,798 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 985 (₨2,806) | ₨1,405 | + 100% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 52% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (₨17,308) | ₨3,613 | + 379% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (₨9,369) | ₨9,625 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (₨32,112) | ₨15,681 | + 105% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (₨23,087) | ₨13,117 | + 76% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (₨7,978,726) | ₨5,148,830 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (₨149) | ₨279 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,479 (₨7,062) | ₨4,386 | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 572 (₨1,630) | ₨900 | + 81% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 48% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (₨1,173) | ₨489 | + 140% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (₨1,268) | ₨1,001 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,365 (₨6,739) | ₨3,496 | + 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (₨1,609) | ₨1,233 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (₨777) | ₨650 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (₨732) | ₨641 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 173 (₨492) | ₨281 | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (₨463) | ₨231 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (₨2,050) | ₨1,224 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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Moscow | Lahore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,317 (₨6,600) | ₨3,749 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 887 (₨2,527) | ₨2,421 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,352 (₨32,342) | ₨7,439 | + 335% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,747 (₨10,674) | ₨7,020 | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 606 (₨1,727) | ₨3,611 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 233 (₨665) | ₨723 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 286 (₨814) | ₨1,136 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,402 (₨177,779) | ₨111,034 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (₨20) | ₨15 | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,788 (₨7,943) | ₨7,943 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 196 (₨559) | ₨523 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |
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These prices were last updated on November 12, 2024.
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