Cost of living in Moscow, Russia

Summary of cost of living in Moscow

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: руб 275,229
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: руб 148,894
  • Cost of living in Moscow is cheaper than in 47% of cities in Eastern Europe (7 out of 15)
  • Cost of living in Moscow is cheaper than in 84% of cities in the World (167 out of 200)
What salary will you need in Moscow?
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.

List of prices in Moscow
Current as of Dec 2023.

Change the currency:
Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district руб 574
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) руб 460
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast руб 189
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk руб 94
12 eggs, large руб 124
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes руб 246
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese руб 536
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples руб 119
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes руб 48
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket руб 93
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality руб 832
2 liters of coca-cola руб 152
Bread for 2 people for 1 day руб 54
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area руб 134,594
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area руб 75,971
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat руб 9,468
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area руб 82,106
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area руб 47,716
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio руб 5,049
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) руб 526
40” flat screen tv руб 18,741
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) руб 9,907
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) руб 819
Hourly rate for cleaning help руб 1,425
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) руб 7,355
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) руб 4,203
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) руб 10,332
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes руб 13,233
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new руб 3,563,820
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas руб 55
Monthly ticket public transport руб 2,609
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) руб 570
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) руб 520
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) руб 860
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) руб 2,726
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) руб 548
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) руб 347
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) руб 320
4 rolls of toilet paper руб 179
Tube of toothpaste руб 170
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city руб 1,234
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub руб 2,177
2 tickets to the movies руб 963
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) руб 10,996
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert руб 4,740
1 cocktail drink in downtown club руб 680
Cappuccino in expat area of the city руб 278
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) руб 363
Ipad wi-fi 128gb руб 79,605
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) руб 2.81
1 month of gym membership in business district руб 4,900
1 package of marlboro cigarettes руб 202
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,147 prices entered by 143 different people.
Latest price update: December 10, 2023

Moscow position in our World Ranking

the world
167th
out of 200
eastern europe
7th
out of 15

Cheapest and most expensive products in Moscow compared to other cities:

the world
1st
the world
2nd
eastern europe
1st
eastern europe
1st
eastern europe
1st
eastern europe
1st

Do you live in Moscow? We need your help!

What is the price of

Internet connection 300 Mbps

in Moscow?

1 month
руб

Are you moving to Moscow? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living?

Find out what is the real equivalent in Moscow of your current salary and improve your chances of a happy relocation.

Get a Salary Calculation for Moscow

International Cost of Living Index

loading...

Prices recently added

  • 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Copenhagen costs kr59 (about 1 hour ago)
  • 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Tapachula costs Mex$ 20 (about 2 hours ago)
  • 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Vec-Liepaja costs €8 (about 2 hours ago)
  • 1 month of gym membership in business district in Vienna costs €80 (about 2 hours ago)
  • 1 liter of gasoline in Edmonton costs C$1.36 (about 3 hours ago)
  • Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Brussels costs €10 (about 3 hours ago)

Make a different comparison:

Compare cost of living between cities:
vs