Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Moscow | Lisbon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 708 (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 422 (€3.98) | €8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 205 (€1.93) | €3.31 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 93 (€0.88) | €0.94 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 148 (€1.40) | €3.55 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 318 (€2.99) | €2.02 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 464 (€4.37) | €4.74 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 128 (€1.21) | €1.99 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (€0.42) | €1.46 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 86 (€0.81) | €1.06 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (€7) | €5.72 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 162 (€1.53) | €2.30 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 48 (€0.45) | €0.95 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Moscow | Lisbon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 161,863 (€1,525) | €1,598 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 86,728 (€817) | €1,157 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,481 (€89) | €148 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,301 (€766) | €1,165 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 41,755 (€393) | €808 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,381 (€51) | €98 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,170 (€11) | €21 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 25,262 (€238) | €411 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,077 (€76) | €163 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 462 (€4.36) | €8 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 988 (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,222 (€59) | €96 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,164 (€39) | €37 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,913 (€93) | €95 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,164 (€77) | €97 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,844,990 (€26,800) | €26,835 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (€0.49) | €1.79 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,294 (€22) | €39 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 572 (€5.39) | €12 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Moscow | Lisbon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 336 (€3.16) | €5.21 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 599 (€5.64) | €7 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,981 (€28) | €78 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 499 (€4.71) | €3.48 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 262 (€2.46) | €4.37 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 272 (€2.56) | €4.37 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 160 (€1.51) | €1.91 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 160 (€1.51) | €2.56 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 691 (€7) | €16 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Moscow | Lisbon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,355 (€22) | €34 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 873 (€8) | €15 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,022 (€85) | €69 | + 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,889 (€37) | €51 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 647 (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 244 (€2.30) | €3.39 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (€2.76) | €2.08 | + 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 60,312 (€568) | €543 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.77 (€0.04) | €0.18 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,989 (€28) | €36 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 198 (€1.87) | €5.26 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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