Cost of living comparison between Moscow (Russia) and Charlotte (United States)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 316 ($10.19) | $11.56 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 190 ($6.14) | $5.62 | 9% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 90 ($2.90) | $4.94 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 46 ($1.47) | $2.44 | 40% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 56 ($1.79) | $2.35 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 93 ($3.00) | $5.33 | 44% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 151 ($4.88) | $4.21 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 69 ($2.22) | $3.53 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 ($1.74) | $4.07 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 43 ($1.40) | $2.08 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 401 ($12.92) | $18.33 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 57 ($1.85) | $1.63 | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 25 ($0.82) | $1.37 | 41% |
| Housing | 40% | ||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 77,586 ($2,502) | $1,267 | 98% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,969 ($128) | $218 | 41% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 509 ($16.40) | $42 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,098 ($809) | $603 | 34% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 4,100 ($132) | $90 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 266 ($8.59) | $12.74 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 579 ($18.67) | $33 | 44% |
| Clothes | 96% | ||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 96% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 4,280 ($138) | $43 | 223% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,415 ($78) | $43 | 83% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,194 ($103) | $76 | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,544 ($147) | $81 | 81% |
| Transportation | 9% | ||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 770,174 ($24,834) | $20,982 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 ($0.95) | $1.06 | 10% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,336 ($43) | $55 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 493 ($15.90) | $16.14 | 1% |
| Personal Care | 2% | ||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 251 ($8.09) | $7.12 | 14% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 189 ($6.10) | $6.14 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 ($3.22) | $2.75 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 155 ($4.99) | $4.97 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 56 ($1.82) | $3.33 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 65 ($2.11) | $2.69 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 669 ($22) | $18.07 | 19% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,611 ($52) | $36 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 621 ($20) | $18.41 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,257 ($137) | $64 | 114% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,345 ($108) | $70 | 53% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 316 ($10.20) | $8.08 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 193 ($6.21) | $4.63 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 167 ($5.39) | $4 | 35% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | руб 5,828 ($188) | $130 | 44% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.74 ($0.09) | $0.70 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 4,167 ($134) | $42 | 223% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 55 ($1.76) | $4.89 | 64% |
| TOTAL | 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,084 prices entered by 578 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,362
(руб 104,272)
in Moscow
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$3,000
in Charlotte.