- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United States
- Moscow
- Atlanta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Moscow (Russia) and Atlanta (United States)
| Food | 26% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 339 ($10.79) | $13.73 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 223 ($7.09) | $5.83 | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 105 ($3.35) | $4.09 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 47 ($1.49) | $2.42 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 56 ($1.78) | $2.17 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 89 ($2.84) | $4.14 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 160 ($5.09) | $5.23 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 63 ($2.00) | $3.44 | 42% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 ($1.60) | $3.78 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 44 ($1.41) | $2.24 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 414 ($13.20) | $12.28 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 59 ($1.88) | $1.69 | 11% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 ($0.78) | $2.20 | 65% |
| Housing | 51% | ||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 51% more expensive than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 78,800 ($2,510) | $1,262 | 99% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,598 ($146) | $178 | 18% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 451 ($14.36) | $45 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,619 ($784) | $577 | 36% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,921 ($125) | $108 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 274 ($8.73) | $8.52 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 652 ($21) | $30 | 31% |
| Clothes | 108% | ||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 108% more expensive than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,957 ($126) | $42 | 199% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,450 ($78) | $37 | 114% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,932 ($93) | $73 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,459 ($142) | $82 | 73% |
| Transportation | 28% | ||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 807,667 ($25,731) | $23,039 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 ($0.95) | $0.95 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,337 ($43) | $77 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 484 ($15.43) | $20 | 24% |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 301 ($9.60) | $9.99 | 4% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 173 ($5.50) | $6.06 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 ($3.18) | $3.18 | 0% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 147 ($4.67) | $4.42 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 52 ($1.67) | $3.14 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 64 ($2.03) | $2.90 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 762 ($24) | $19 | 28% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,614 ($51) | $38 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 654 ($21) | $21 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,787 ($153) | $171 | 11% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,473 ($111) | $84 | 32% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 342 ($10.90) | $9.05 | 20% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 201 ($6.39) | $4.14 | 54% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 190 ($6.07) | $4.62 | 31% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,048 ($193) | $126 | 52% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.40 ($0.08) | $0.74 | 90% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 4,747 ($151) | $38 | 299% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 61 ($1.94) | $5.07 | 62% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,968 prices entered by 995 different people.
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