Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 75% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 643 ($6) | $26 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 404 ($4.03) | $16 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 ($2.19) | $10 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 ($0.90) | $1.24 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 159 ($1.59) | $10 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 ($2.95) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 ($4.88) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 129 ($1.28) | $5.39 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 ($0.46) | $2.11 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 ($0.88) | $5.19 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 754 ($8) | $27 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 179 ($1.79) | $3.33 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 ($0.49) | $4.13 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 82% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 145,053 ($1,444) | $7,225 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 ($796) | $4,983 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 ($88) | $242 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 ($808) | $5,127 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 ($419) | $3,876 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 ($49) | $215 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 ($11) | $88 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 ($231) | $611 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 ($86) | $145 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 ($4.95) | $18 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 ($10) | $35 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 ($60) | $96 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 ($33) | $77 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 ($112) | $149 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 ($81) | $247 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 79% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 ($27,874) | $61,673 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 ($0.52) | $1.17 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,479 ($25) | $177 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 572 ($5.70) | $27 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 ($4.10) | $14 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 ($4.43) | $32 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,336 ($23) | $233 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 ($5.62) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 ($2.71) | $9 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 ($2.56) | $13 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 ($1.78) | $8 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 ($1.62) | $2.61 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 ($7) | $37 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 82% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,317 ($23) | $101 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 887 ($9) | $40 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,352 ($113) | $536 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,747 ($37) | $201 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 606 ($6) | $29 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 233 ($2.32) | $11 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 286 ($2.84) | $16 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 ($575) | $710 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 ($0.07) | $1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,788 ($28) | $242 | - 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 ($1.94) | $21 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,500 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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