Cost of living comparison between Moscow (Russia) and Kuwait (Kuwait)
| Food | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 316 (Dinar 2.848) | Dinar 4.035 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 190 (Dinar 1.716) | Dinar 1.717 | 0% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 90 (Dinar 0.809) | Dinar 1.220 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 46 (Dinar 0.412) | Dinar 1.320 | 69% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 56 (Dinar 0.501) | Dinar 0.713 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 93 (Dinar 0.839) | Dinar 2 | 58% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 151 (Dinar 1.365) | Dinar 3.556 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 69 (Dinar 0.621) | Dinar 2.833 | 78% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (Dinar 0.485) | Dinar 1.614 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (Dinar 0.390) | Dinar 1.250 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 401 (Dinar 3.610) | Dinar 3 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 57 (Dinar 0.517) | Dinar 2 | 74% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 25 (Dinar 0.228) | Dinar 1.250 | 82% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 64% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 77,586 (Dinar 699) | Dinar 406 | 72% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,969 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 13.143 | 172% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 509 (Dinar 4.584) | Dinar 6.069 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,098 (Dinar 226) | Dinar 194 | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 4,100 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 27 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 266 (Dinar 2.401) | Dinar 2.425 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 579 (Dinar 5.218) | Dinar 4.400 | 19% |
| Clothes | 473% | ||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 473% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 4,280 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 7.083 | 445% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,415 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 3.411 | 538% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,194 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 7.278 | 296% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,544 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 7.429 | 451% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 770,174 (Dinar 6,941) | Dinar 4,363 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (Dinar 0.265) | Dinar 0.431 | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,336 (Dinar 12.036) | Dinar 8.800 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 493 (Dinar 4.444) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 251 (Dinar 2.261) | Dinar 2.469 | 8% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 189 (Dinar 1.705) | Dinar 3.050 | 44% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (Dinar 0.901) | Dinar 0.800 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 155 (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 0.900 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 56 (Dinar 0.509) | Dinar 1.467 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 65 (Dinar 0.588) | Dinar 1.200 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 669 (Dinar 6.032) | Dinar 2 | 202% |
| Entertainment | 12% | ||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,611 (Dinar 14.515) | Dinar 7 | 107% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 621 (Dinar 5.599) | Dinar 5.667 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,257 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 5 | 667% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 4.444 | 578% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 316 (Dinar 2.851) | Dinar 2.775 | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 193 (Dinar 1.735) | Dinar 1.250 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 167 (Dinar 1.506) | Dinar 2.667 | 44% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | руб 5,828 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 56 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.74 (Dinar 0.025) | Dinar 0.305 | 92% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 4,167 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 6.611 | 468% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 55 (Dinar 0.493) | Dinar 3.733 | 87% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,447 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,581
(руб 286,426)
in Moscow
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
Dinar 2,400
in Kuwait.