Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 | руб 778 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 | руб 345 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 | руб 212 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 | руб 71 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 | руб 125 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 | руб 249 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 | руб 453 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 | руб 107 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 | руб 34 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 | руб 66 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 | руб 647 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 | руб 167 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 | руб 49 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 | руб 145,950 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 | руб 61,944 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 | руб 8,155 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 | руб 79,966 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 | руб 30,312 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 | руб 5,414 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 | руб 442 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 | руб 25,023 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 | руб 9,033 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 | руб 538 | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 | руб 884 | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 | руб 4,814 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 | руб 2,625 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 | руб 8,595 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 | руб 10,886 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 | руб 2,845,970 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 | руб 56 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 | руб 2,734 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 | руб 1,081 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 | руб 563 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 | руб 675 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 | руб 2,068 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 | руб 369 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 | руб 259 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 | руб 350 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 | руб 118 | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 | руб 157 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 | руб 1,036 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 | руб 1,944 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 | руб 744 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 | руб 9,164 | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 | руб 4,419 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 | руб 471 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 | руб 196 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 | руб 253 | + 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 | руб 69,530 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 | руб 3.13 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 | руб 5,382 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 | руб 231 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,347 prices entered by 151 different people.
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