Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 89% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 50% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 533 (34 lei) | 32 lei | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 377 (24 lei) | 18 lei | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 222 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 92 (5.84 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 138 (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 237 (15 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 559 (36 lei) | 14 lei | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (8 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (3.70 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (5.37 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 821 (52 lei) | 25 lei | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 149 (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (3.29 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 184% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 118,378 (7,545 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 72,651 (4,630 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 11,516 (734 lei) | 390 lei | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,852 (4,834 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 48,057 (3,063 lei) | 914 lei | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,736 (557 lei) | 253 lei | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (34 lei) | 32 lei | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,418 (1,875 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,768 (814 lei) | 330 lei | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 667 (42 lei) | 30 lei | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,552 (99 lei) | 23 lei | + 330% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 112% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,971 (508 lei) | 261 lei | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,117 (262 lei) | 131 lei | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,248 (526 lei) | 270 lei | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 13,583 (866 lei) | 251 lei | + 245% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 75% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (167,793 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (3.27 lei) | 5.20 lei | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,598 (166 lei) | 74 lei | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 761 (49 lei) | 21 lei | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 55% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 465 (30 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 883 (56 lei) | 28 lei | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,207 (141 lei) | 84 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 456 (29 lei) | 20 lei | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 284 (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 338 (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 121 (8 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 165 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,337 (85 lei) | 16 lei | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 56% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,927 (123 lei) | 69 lei | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 968 (62 lei) | 43 lei | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,379 (598 lei) | 166 lei | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,816 (307 lei) | 135 lei | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 593 (38 lei) | 21 lei | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 266 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 413 (26 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 396% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,657 (4,503 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.88 (0.18 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,886 (248 lei) | 121 lei | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 186 (12 lei) | 16 lei | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 89% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,133 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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