Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (£6) | £11 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 418 (£4.40) | £8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (£2.27) | £4.50 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (£0.95) | £1.19 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (£1.42) | £3.03 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (£2.38) | £1.68 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 (£5.31) | £5.58 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (£1.27) | £1.56 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (£0.65) | £1.04 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (£0.95) | £2.06 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 839 (£9) | £12 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (£1.54) | £1.87 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (£0.54) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (£1,294) | £1,076 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 73,282 (£770) | £888 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,088 (£148) | £160 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (£757) | £1,509 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (£471) | £976 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (£119) | £93 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 519 (£5.46) | £27 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,246 (£255) | £323 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 13,192 (£139) | £100 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (£8) | £4.36 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (£17) | £11 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 55% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (£86) | £52 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (£43) | £31 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (£95) | £61 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (£136) | £56 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (£27,672) | £14,339 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (£0.55) | £1.43 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,746 (£29) | £47 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 732 (£8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (£4.81) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 869 (£9) | £6.00 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,376 (£25) | £60 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (£4.53) | £9 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (£3.03) | £1.25 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (£3.44) | £2.21 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (£1.30) | £2.06 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (£1.85) | £1.68 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (£13) | £10 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (£22) | £29 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (£10) | £17 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (£87) | £208 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (£53) | £50 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (£7) | £8 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (£2.92) | £2.98 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (£3.93) | £4.05 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (£785) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (£0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (£52) | £36 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 188 (£1.97) | £10 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,188 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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