Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 37% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Moscow | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (RD$ 440) | RD$ 337 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 418 (RD$ 298) | RD$ 354 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (RD$ 154) | RD$ 111 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 60 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 90 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 63 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 (RD$ 360) | RD$ 186 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 115 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (RD$ 44) | RD$ 61 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 95 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 839 (RD$ 598) | RD$ 668 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (RD$ 104) | RD$ 69 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (RD$ 37) | RD$ 38 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 102% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Moscow | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (RD$ 87,835) | RD$ 33,329 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 73,282 (RD$ 52,270) | RD$ 18,476 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,088 (RD$ 10,048) | RD$ 7,434 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (RD$ 51,349) | RD$ 17,637 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (RD$ 31,957) | RD$ 9,442 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (RD$ 8,081) | RD$ 2,250 | + 259% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 519 (RD$ 370) | RD$ 1,520 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,246 (RD$ 17,294) | RD$ 26,816 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 13,192 (RD$ 9,410) | RD$ 5,224 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (RD$ 513) | RD$ 351 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (RD$ 1,128) | RD$ 201 | + 460% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 80% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Moscow | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (RD$ 5,805) | RD$ 2,467 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (RD$ 2,924) | RD$ 1,943 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (RD$ 6,457) | RD$ 3,900 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (RD$ 9,217) | RD$ 3,285 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (RD$ 1,877,891) | RD$ 821,416 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (RD$ 37) | RD$ 75 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,746 (RD$ 1,959) | RD$ 2,182 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 732 (RD$ 522) | RD$ 995 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Moscow | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (RD$ 326) | RD$ 294 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 869 (RD$ 620) | RD$ 495 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,376 (RD$ 1,695) | RD$ 1,625 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (RD$ 307) | RD$ 353 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 171 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (RD$ 233) | RD$ 197 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 106 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 109 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (RD$ 909) | RD$ 417 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 49% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Moscow | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (RD$ 1,482) | RD$ 880 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (RD$ 648) | RD$ 436 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (RD$ 5,898) | RD$ 1,584 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (RD$ 3,576) | RD$ 2,406 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (RD$ 452) | RD$ 223 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (RD$ 198) | RD$ 90 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (RD$ 267) | RD$ 136 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (RD$ 53,262) | RD$ 26,840 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (RD$ 2.07) | RD$ 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (RD$ 3,562) | RD$ 2,057 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (RD$ 136) | RD$ 137 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,263 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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