Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Zaragoza (Spain)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (€7) | €18 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 418 (€5.02) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (€2.59) | €3.40 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (€1.09) | €0.92 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (€1.62) | €2.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (€2.72) | €1.48 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (€1.45) | €1.55 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (€0.74) | €1.30 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (€1.08) | €1.01 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 839 (€10) | €5.17 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (€1.75) | €1.76 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (€0.62) | €1.10 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (€1,477) | €933 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 73,282 (€879) | €628 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,088 (€169) | €103 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (€863) | €576 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (€537) | €420 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (€136) | €73 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 519 (€6) | €32 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,246 (€291) | €357 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 13,192 (€158) | €99 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (€9) | €4.88 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (€19) | €10 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 47% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (€98) | €77 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (€49) | €31 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (€109) | €79 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (€155) | €98 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (€31,571) | €22,891 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (€0.63) | €1.71 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,746 (€33) | €39 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 732 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (€5.49) | €12 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 869 (€10) | €6 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,376 (€28) | €41 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (€5.17) | €4.53 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (€3.46) | €2.09 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (€3.92) | €3.33 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.48) | €1.28 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (€2.11) | €1.49 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (€15) | €22 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (€25) | €26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (€11) | €14 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (€99) | €50 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (€60) | €44 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (€8) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (€3.34) | €2.37 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (€4.48) | €3.07 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (€895) | €469 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (€0.03) | €0.19 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (€60) | €45 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (€2.28) | €5.05 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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