Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 689 (28 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 403 (16 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 199 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 89 (3.64 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 142 (5.82 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 313 (13 ₪) | 5.28 ₪ | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 464 (19 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (5.70 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (1.78 ₪) | 4.46 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (3.38 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 753 (31 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 162 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (1.99 ₪) | 3.95 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 145,421 (5,950 ₪) | 4,266 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 82,564 (3,378 ₪) | 3,130 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,866 (363 ₪) | 591 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 79,569 (3,256 ₪) | 2,747 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,557 (1,782 ₪) | 2,136 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,053 (207 ₪) | 715 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,209 (49 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 19,902 (814 ₪) | 1,319 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,628 (312 ₪) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 474 (19 ₪) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,125 (46 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,619 (230 ₪) | 287 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,526 (144 ₪) | 210 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,724 (398 ₪) | 447 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,830 (279 ₪) | 360 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,746,550 (112,377 ₪) | 136,698 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (2.07 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,167 (89 ₪) | 187 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 569 (23 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 336 (14 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 599 (25 ₪) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,981 (122 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 499 (20 ₪) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 262 (11 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 272 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 160 (7 ₪) | 5.09 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 160 (7 ₪) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 691 (28 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Moscow | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,355 (96 ₪) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 873 (36 ₪) | 89 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,022 (369 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,889 (159 ₪) | 278 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 647 (26 ₪) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 244 (10 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (12 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 60,312 (2,468 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.77 (0.15 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,989 (122 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 183 (7 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 977 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
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