Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Moscow, Russia
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| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (руб 1,147) | руб 444 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (руб 660) | руб 264 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (руб 421) | руб 164 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (руб 80) | руб 73 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.52 (руб 313) | руб 99 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.87 (руб 407) | руб 158 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (руб 598) | руб 338 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (руб 290) | руб 102 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (руб 147) | руб 37 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.23 (руб 362) | руб 65 | + 457% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (руб 1,166) | руб 611 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.36 (руб 164) | руб 102 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (руб 182) | руб 36 | + 408% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 197% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,129 (руб 286,112) | руб 101,620 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,980 (руб 206,476) | руб 61,928 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (руб 12,126) | руб 7,401 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,065 (руб 212,370) | руб 66,578 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,050 (руб 142,066) | руб 37,092 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $104 (руб 7,181) | руб 4,766 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (руб 3,687) | руб 435 | + 747% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $320 (руб 22,203) | руб 25,209 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (руб 9,841) | руб 6,308 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (руб 851) | руб 638 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (руб 1,803) | руб 699 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (руб 3,806) | руб 6,639 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (руб 3,155) | руб 2,829 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (руб 5,496) | руб 6,424 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (руб 9,204) | руб 6,827 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,382 (руб 1,966,632) | руб 1,379,140 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (руб 58) | руб 47 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $126 (руб 8,707) | руб 2,161 | + 303% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (руб 1,488) | руб 388 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (руб 614) | руб 426 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (руб 1,902) | руб 585 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (руб 10,650) | руб 1,650 | + 546% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (руб 585) | руб 288 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.43 (руб 307) | руб 162 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (руб 428) | руб 221 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.45 (руб 308) | руб 89 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (руб 138) | руб 95 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (руб 1,912) | руб 877 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (руб 4,058) | руб 1,948 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (руб 2,280) | руб 773 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $407 (руб 28,195) | руб 6,267 | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $116 (руб 8,068) | руб 4,035 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (руб 1,131) | руб 443 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (руб 357) | руб 244 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (руб 545) | руб 259 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $471 (руб 32,666) | руб 29,945 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (руб 33) | руб 2.07 | + 1477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $102 (руб 7,053) | руб 5,306 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (руб 1,031) | руб 162 | + 535% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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