Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 418 ($5.36) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 ($2.77) | $4.30 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 ($1.16) | $0.93 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 ($1.73) | $3.99 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 ($2.90) | $4.27 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 ($1.55) | $3.96 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 ($0.79) | $1.68 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 ($1.16) | $2.47 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 839 ($11) | $15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 ($1.87) | $2.09 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 ($0.66) | $2.66 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 ($1,579) | $2,041 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 73,282 ($940) | $1,469 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,088 ($181) | $161 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 ($923) | $1,546 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 ($574) | $1,062 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 ($145) | $104 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 519 ($7) | $62 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,246 ($311) | $312 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 13,192 ($169) | $151 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 ($20) | $23 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 57% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 ($104) | $53 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 ($53) | $33 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 ($116) | $99 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 ($166) | $118 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 ($33,753) | $23,152 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 ($0.67) | $0.80 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,746 ($35) | $25 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 703 ($9) | $20 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 ($5.86) | $5.78 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 869 ($11) | $8 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,376 ($30) | $130 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 ($5.52) | $6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 ($3.69) | $3.81 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 ($4.19) | $5.37 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 ($1.58) | $4.67 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 ($2.26) | $2.04 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 ($16) | $24 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 ($27) | $39 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 ($12) | $21 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 ($106) | $39 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 ($64) | $65 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 ($3.57) | $4.74 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 ($4.79) | $5.77 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 ($957) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 ($64) | $33 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 188 ($2.41) | $7 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,203 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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