- Cost of Living
- Russia
- New Zealand
- Moscow
- Christchurch
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Moscow (Russia) and Christchurch (New Zealand)
| Food | 35% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 341 (NZ$13.22) | NZ$16.93 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 222 (NZ$8.61) | NZ$9.04 | 5% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 107 (NZ$4.13) | NZ$8.86 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 46 (NZ$1.79) | NZ$2.51 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 56 (NZ$2.16) | NZ$3.85 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 89 (NZ$3.45) | NZ$5.66 | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 162 (NZ$6.27) | NZ$7.27 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 63 (NZ$2.44) | NZ$3.04 | 20% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (NZ$1.94) | NZ$3.50 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 46 (NZ$1.78) | NZ$4.16 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 420 (NZ$16.29) | NZ$13.99 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 60 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$2.84 | 18% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (NZ$1.00) | NZ$2.81 | 64% |
| Housing | 72% | ||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 72% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 79,842 (NZ$3,095) | NZ$1,443 | 115% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,561 (NZ$177) | NZ$161 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 443 (NZ$17.17) | NZ$66 | 74% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,432 (NZ$947) | NZ$871 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 4,062 (NZ$157) | NZ$194 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 274 (NZ$10.62) | NZ$12.00 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 644 (NZ$25) | NZ$16.25 | 54% |
| Clothes | 32% | ||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,882 (NZ$150) | NZ$116 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,355 (NZ$91) | NZ$59 | 56% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,968 (NZ$115) | NZ$161 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,450 (NZ$172) | NZ$131 | 31% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 807,667 (NZ$31,308) | NZ$43,531 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (NZ$1.17) | NZ$2.15 | 45% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,411 (NZ$55) | NZ$73 | 25% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 499 (NZ$19.34) | NZ$27 | 29% |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 394 (NZ$15.28) | NZ$19.87 | 23% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 162 (NZ$6.29) | NZ$8.41 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (NZ$3.87) | NZ$4.43 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 149 (NZ$5.78) | NZ$5.74 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 60 (NZ$2.31) | NZ$2.86 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 65 (NZ$2.51) | NZ$3.28 | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 820 (NZ$32) | NZ$21 | 48% |
| Entertainment | 0% | ||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 0% more expensive than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,646 (NZ$64) | NZ$47 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 660 (NZ$26) | NZ$33 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,750 (NZ$184) | NZ$115 | 60% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,377 (NZ$131) | NZ$92 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 341 (NZ$13.21) | NZ$15 | 12% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 200 (NZ$7.76) | NZ$4.50 | 73% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 196 (NZ$7.60) | NZ$6.93 | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,231 (NZ$242) | NZ$240 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.29 (NZ$0.09) | NZ$0.89 | 90% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 4,982 (NZ$193) | NZ$92 | 110% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 61 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$15.79 | 85% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,397 prices entered by 770 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Christchurch (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$2,583
(руб 66,627)
in Moscow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
NZ$2,500
in Christchurch.