Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Moscow | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (302 UM) | 525 UM | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (163 UM) | 175 UM | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (91 UM) | 114 UM | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (38 UM) | 54 UM | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 161 (67 UM) | 61 UM | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (122 UM) | 27 UM | + 349% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (203 UM) | 82 UM | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (60 UM) | 70 UM | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (22 UM) | 29 UM | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (37 UM) | 122 UM | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (313 UM) | 400 UM | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (71 UM) | 69 UM | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (20 UM) | 22 UM | - 8% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 145,053 (59,890 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 (33,020 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (3,644 UM) | 3,944 UM | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 (33,509 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 (17,365 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (2,028 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (472 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (9,566 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (3,556 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (205 UM) | 161 UM | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (415 UM) | 189 UM | + 120% | |
Clothes | + 124% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 124% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (2,508 UM) | 892 UM | + 181% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (1,358 UM) | 749 UM | + 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (4,654 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 304% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (3,346 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 31% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (1,156,335 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (22 UM) | 43 UM | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,572 (1,062 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 573 (237 UM) | 216 UM | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (170 UM) | 159 UM | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (184 UM) | 120 UM | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,605 (1,075 UM) | 800 UM | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (233 UM) | 340 UM | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (113 UM) | 101 UM | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (106 UM) | 118 UM | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (74 UM) | 62 UM | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (67 UM) | 70 UM | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (297 UM) | 295 UM | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Moscow | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (977 UM) | 554 UM | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (353 UM) | 306 UM | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (3,949 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (1,494 UM) | 1,900 UM | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (264 UM) | 139 UM | + 90% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (96 UM) | 86 UM | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (121 UM) | 200 UM | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (23,868 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (3 UM) | 8 UM | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (1,136 UM) | 874 UM | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (88 UM) | 56 UM | + 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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