Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 449 (R 91) | R 60 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 266 (R 54) | R 50 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (R 29) | R 31 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 70 (R 14) | R 15 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 98 (R 20) | R 23 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 156 (R 32) | R 13 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 317 (R 64) | R 41 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (R 23) | R 14 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (R 7) | R 8 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (R 13) | R 14 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 634 (R 128) | R 138 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (R 22) | R 16 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (R 7) | R 5.00 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,657 (R 20,577) | R 22,750 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 63,108 (R 12,774) | R 19,000 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,368 (R 1,087) | R 1,350 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,772 (R 14,123) | R 20,000 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 37,176 (R 7,525) | R 12,000 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,723 (R 754) | R 1,000 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (R 91) | R 600 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,217 (R 4,497) | R 6,833 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,251 (R 1,265) | R 1,233 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 645 (R 131) | R 78 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 999 (R 202) | R 40 | + 406% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,417 (R 1,299) | R 700 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,562 (R 519) | R 717 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,711 (R 1,156) | R 1,167 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,889 (R 1,597) | R 800 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,345,710 (R 272,396) | R 294,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (R 10) | R 14 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,197 (R 445) | R 392 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 327 (R 66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 35% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 373 (R 75) | R 50 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 547 (R 111) | R 120 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,622 (R 328) | R 300 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 245 (R 50) | R 15 | + 231% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 191 (R 39) | R 19 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 212 (R 43) | R 39 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 95 (R 19) | R 17 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (R 20) | R 12 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 721 (R 146) | R 65 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 73% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,970 (R 399) | R 289 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 777 (R 157) | R 109 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,283 (R 1,272) | R 674 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,757 (R 761) | R 768 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (R 109) | R 38 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 221 (R 45) | R 26 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 277 (R 56) | R 25 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,475 (R 6,978) | R 3,632 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 15 (R 3.07) | R 1.41 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,551 (R 1,124) | R 429 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 165 (R 33) | R 39 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,755 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 70,000 in Tembisa you would need to make just about R 69,950 (руб 345,571) in Moscow.
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