Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Tete, Mozambique
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 449 (450 MT) | 250 MT | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 266 (267 MT) | 750 MT | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (143 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 70 (70 MT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | руб 98 (99 MT) | 76 MT | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 156 (156 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 317 (318 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (113 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (34 MT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (64 MT) | 50 MT | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 634 (636 MT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (107 MT) | 80 MT | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (34 MT) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,657 (102,051 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 63,108 (63,352 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,368 (5,389 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,772 (70,042 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 37,176 (37,320 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,723 (3,738 MT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (450 MT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,217 (22,303 MT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,251 (6,276 MT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 645 (647 MT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 999 (1,003 MT) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,417 (6,442 MT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,562 (2,572 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,711 (5,733 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,889 (7,919 MT) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,345,710 (1,350,923 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (48 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,197 (2,206 MT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 327 (328 MT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 9% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 373 (374 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 547 (549 MT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,622 (1,628 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 245 (246 MT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 191 (191 MT) | 150 MT | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 212 (213 MT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 95 (96 MT) | 120 MT | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (100 MT) | 35 MT | + 187% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 721 (723 MT) | 100 MT | + 623% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,970 (1,978 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 777 (780 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,283 (6,307 MT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,757 (3,772 MT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (541 MT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 221 (221 MT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 277 (278 MT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,475 (34,609 MT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 15 (15 MT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,551 (5,572 MT) | 3,500 MT | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 165 (166 MT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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