Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 47% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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Moscow | Surakarta | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 643 (Rp 104,440) | Rp 37,703 | + 177% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 404 (Rp 65,691) | Rp 39,973 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (Rp 35,719) | Rp 23,165 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (Rp 14,769) | Rp 18,049 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 159 (Rp 25,869) | Rp 25,211 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (Rp 48,065) | Rp 12,594 | + 282% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (Rp 79,694) | Rp 78,572 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 129 (Rp 20,916) | Rp 30,473 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (Rp 7,483) | Rp 16,198 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (Rp 14,410) | Rp 33,369 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 754 (Rp 122,397) | Rp 282,418 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 179 (Rp 29,137) | Rp 17,656 | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (Rp 7,925) | Rp 9,887 | - 20% | |
Housing | + 233% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 233% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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Moscow | Surakarta | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 141,995 (Rp 23,062,414) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 437% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 (Rp 12,988,916) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 387% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (Rp 1,433,498) | Rp 300,000 | + 378% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 (Rp 13,181,478) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 354% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 (Rp 6,830,791) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 280% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (Rp 797,712) | Rp 227,889 | + 250% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,077 (Rp 174,987) | Rp 253,012 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (Rp 3,762,944) | Rp 4,654,350 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (Rp 1,398,942) | Rp 1,792,990 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (Rp 80,785) | Rp 59,293 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 985 (Rp 159,962) | Rp 50,000 | + 220% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 26% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (Rp 986,713) | Rp 727,948 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (Rp 534,131) | Rp 537,077 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (Rp 1,830,700) | Rp 795,224 | + 130% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (Rp 1,316,170) | Rp 960,755 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 36% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,801,240 (Rp 454,969,229) | Rp 362,000,000 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (Rp 8,488) | Rp 9,406 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,479 (Rp 402,582) | Rp 225,665 | + 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 572 (Rp 92,934) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 52% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (Rp 66,860) | Rp 82,500 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (Rp 72,264) | Rp 17,000 | + 325% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,365 (Rp 384,188) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (Rp 91,739) | Rp 21,455 | + 328% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (Rp 44,270) | Rp 17,198 | + 157% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (Rp 41,756) | Rp 39,875 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 173 (Rp 28,051) | Rp 9,974 | + 181% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (Rp 26,416) | Rp 10,748 | + 146% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (Rp 116,873) | Rp 25,000 | + 367% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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Moscow | Surakarta | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,317 (Rp 376,273) | Rp 166,567 | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 887 (Rp 144,063) | Rp 73,691 | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,352 (Rp 1,843,824) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,747 (Rp 608,543) | Rp 236,724 | + 157% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 606 (Rp 98,438) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 233 (Rp 37,916) | Rp 40,757 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 286 (Rp 46,409) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,402 (Rp 10,135,200) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (Rp 1,143) | Rp 2,250 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,788 (Rp 452,835) | Rp 365,376 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 196 (Rp 31,856) | Rp 17,935 | + 78% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 936 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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