Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Moscow, Russia
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| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 121% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (руб 1,288) | руб 430 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.96 (руб 573) | руб 256 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.26 (руб 313) | руб 149 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (руб 87) | руб 72 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.51 (руб 241) | руб 99 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.25 (руб 216) | руб 152 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.94 (руб 378) | руб 317 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.83 (руб 176) | руб 103 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.08 (руб 104) | руб 37 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (руб 165) | руб 65 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (руб 774) | руб 625 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.84 (руб 177) | руб 100 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (руб 103) | руб 34 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 148% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,611 (руб 251,039) | руб 102,262 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,916 (руб 184,246) | руб 61,301 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (руб 13,984) | руб 6,404 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,782 (руб 171,314) | руб 69,415 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,266 (руб 121,761) | руб 36,879 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £98 (руб 9,445) | руб 3,832 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (руб 2,231) | руб 464 | + 381% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £347 (руб 33,325) | руб 24,723 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (руб 7,673) | руб 6,009 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.43 (руб 522) | руб 732 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (руб 1,242) | руб 898 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (руб 6,844) | руб 6,797 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (руб 3,015) | руб 2,733 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (руб 6,675) | руб 6,544 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (руб 8,128) | руб 6,871 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 319% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 319% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,894 (руб 1,912,741) | руб 1,337,250 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (руб 122) | руб 46 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £143 (руб 13,701) | руб 2,182 | + 528% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (руб 2,489) | руб 358 | + 595% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.85 (руб 274) | руб 479 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (руб 826) | руб 562 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £101 (руб 9,686) | руб 1,476 | + 556% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (руб 328) | руб 268 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.92 (руб 185) | руб 175 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.99 (руб 384) | руб 207 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.60 (руб 154) | руб 86 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (руб 147) | руб 92 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (руб 1,319) | руб 611 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (руб 3,307) | руб 1,709 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (руб 2,232) | руб 783 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (руб 14,390) | руб 6,653 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (руб 5,791) | руб 3,754 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (руб 1,028) | руб 495 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.05 (руб 294) | руб 258 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (руб 495) | руб 253 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £464 (руб 44,658) | руб 30,967 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (руб 10) | руб 2.69 | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (руб 4,401) | руб 5,885 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (руб 1,099) | руб 163 | + 573% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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