Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (£7) | £9 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (£3.75) | £6.00 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (£2.09) | £3.70 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (£0.86) | £0.84 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 161 (£1.53) | £2.64 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (£2.81) | £1.87 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (£4.66) | £5.25 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (£1.38) | £1.61 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (£0.56) | £0.79 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (£0.84) | £2.06 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 198 (£1.89) | £1.62 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (£0.46) | £0.99 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 174,041 (£1,654) | £1,430 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 88,999 (£846) | £928 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (£84) | £249 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 88,048 (£837) | £1,104 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 50,531 (£480) | £764 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (£47) | £143 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (£11) | £29 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (£220) | £313 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (£82) | £77 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (£4.73) | £5.67 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (£10) | £12 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (£58) | £68 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (£31) | £37 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,301 (£98) | £77 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (£77) | £48 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (£26,614) | £18,757 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (£0.50) | £1.38 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,828 (£27) | £61 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 575 (£5.46) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (£3.91) | £2.41 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (£4.23) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,606 (£25) | £124 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (£5.37) | £3.26 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (£2.59) | £1.32 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (£2.44) | £2.34 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (£1.70) | £1.84 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (£1.55) | £1.39 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (£7) | £9 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (£22) | £26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (£8) | £17 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (£91) | £85 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (£34) | £55 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (£6) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (£2.21) | £2.85 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (£2.78) | £4.34 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (£549) | £359 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (£0.07) | £1.49 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (£26) | £24 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 215 (£2.04) | £11 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 471 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2025.
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