Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (83 kr) | 108 kr | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 418 (56 kr) | 80 kr | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (29 kr) | 58 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (18 kr) | 37 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (30 kr) | 30 kr | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 (68 kr) | 48 kr | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (8 kr) | 12 kr | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 839 (113 kr) | 98 kr | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (20 kr) | 20 kr | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (7 kr) | 22 kr | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (16,546 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 73,282 (9,846 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,088 (1,893 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (9,673 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (6,020 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (1,522 kr) | 410 kr | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 519 (70 kr) | 275 kr | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,246 (3,258 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 13,192 (1,773 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (97 kr) | 67 kr | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (212 kr) | 203 kr | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (1,093 kr) | 937 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (551 kr) | 419 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (1,216 kr) | 966 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (1,736 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (353,748 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (7 kr) | 16 kr | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,746 (369 kr) | 564 kr | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 732 (98 kr) | 307 kr | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (61 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 869 (117 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,376 (319 kr) | 261 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (58 kr) | 41 kr | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (39 kr) | 31 kr | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (44 kr) | 28 kr | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (17 kr) | 28 kr | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (24 kr) | 21 kr | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (171 kr) | 274 kr | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (279 kr) | 415 kr | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (122 kr) | 267 kr | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (1,111 kr) | 819 kr | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (674 kr) | 847 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (85 kr) | 138 kr | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (37 kr) | 40 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (50 kr) | 70 kr | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (10,033 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (0.39 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (671 kr) | 286 kr | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 188 (25 kr) | 66 kr | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,249 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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