Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 221% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia)
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Food | + 116% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (руб 1,702) | руб 617 | + 176% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (руб 902) | руб 444 | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (руб 494) | руб 198 | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.24 (руб 146) | руб 94 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.91 (руб 461) | руб 135 | + 243% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.33 (руб 274) | руб 324 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.19 (руб 611) | руб 531 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (руб 248) | руб 139 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (руб 92) | руб 44 | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (руб 242) | руб 83 | + 191% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (руб 1,187) | руб 788 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.30 (руб 271) | руб 150 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (руб 177) | руб 50 | + 255% | |
Housing | + 303% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 303% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,060 (руб 360,530) | руб 131,408 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,597 (руб 423,751) | руб 79,435 | + 433% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (руб 23,524) | руб 8,968 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,829 (руб 333,325) | руб 77,452 | + 330% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,892 (руб 458,485) | руб 43,279 | + 959% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £205 (руб 24,190) | руб 5,538 | + 337% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (руб 3,002) | руб 551 | + 445% | |
40” flat screen tv | £414 (руб 48,743) | руб 19,400 | + 151% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (руб 13,680) | руб 8,172 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (руб 649) | руб 906 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 (руб 2,053) | руб 992 | + 107% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (руб 9,453) | руб 7,067 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (руб 4,425) | руб 4,074 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £92 (руб 10,823) | руб 11,464 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 (руб 12,003) | руб 10,394 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 357% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 357% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,071 (руб 3,424,772) | руб 3,469,680 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (руб 169) | руб 54 | + 216% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (руб 20,858) | руб 2,524 | + 726% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (руб 2,285) | руб 581 | + 294% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (руб 692) | руб 521 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (руб 1,136) | руб 857 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (руб 9,003) | руб 2,819 | + 219% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £7 (руб 797) | руб 544 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (руб 254) | руб 294 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.53 (руб 652) | руб 304 | + 114% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.97 (руб 350) | руб 191 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.76 (руб 208) | руб 161 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (руб 2,256) | руб 1,054 | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 112% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 (руб 5,562) | руб 2,609 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £27 (руб 3,155) | руб 1,081 | + 192% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £310 (руб 36,471) | руб 14,554 | + 151% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (руб 8,952) | руб 4,523 | + 98% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (руб 1,577) | руб 704 | + 124% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (руб 447) | руб 296 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (руб 844) | руб 333 | + 154% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £587 (руб 69,135) | руб 57,730 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (руб 13) | руб 2.97 | + 334% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (руб 6,831) | руб 4,699 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (руб 1,814) | руб 195 | + 830% | |
TOTAL | + 221% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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