Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 103% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 60% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 670 (76,022 Gs) | 52,062 Gs | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 363 (41,221 Gs) | 34,046 Gs | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 203 (23,069 Gs) | 10,862 Gs | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 89 (10,050 Gs) | 6,336 Gs | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 129 (14,630 Gs) | 12,426 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 250 (28,352 Gs) | 13,133 Gs | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 478 (54,234 Gs) | 19,156 Gs | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 129 (14,589 Gs) | 12,164 Gs | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 68 (7,711 Gs) | 6,938 Gs | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 79 (8,973 Gs) | 6,075 Gs | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 857 (97,191 Gs) | 51,210 Gs | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 151 (17,114 Gs) | 11,537 Gs | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 59 (6,646 Gs) | 2,972 Gs | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 156% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 145,247 (16,472,665 Gs) | 4,332,990 Gs | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 73,889 (8,379,900 Gs) | 2,743,590 Gs | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,795 (997,431 Gs) | 314,339 Gs | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,801 (7,916,184 Gs) | 3,673,930 Gs | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,597 (4,944,431 Gs) | 2,256,550 Gs | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,213 (477,785 Gs) | 470,932 Gs | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 524 (59,391 Gs) | 83,608 Gs | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 27,435 (3,111,408 Gs) | 2,126,430 Gs | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 13,845 (1,570,124 Gs) | 714,672 Gs | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 634 (71,925 Gs) | 25,275 Gs | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,404 (159,262 Gs) | 35,408 Gs | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 134% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asunción | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,926 (898,906 Gs) | 324,442 Gs | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,173 (473,286 Gs) | 225,060 Gs | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,039 (911,715 Gs) | 519,425 Gs | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,454 (1,185,580 Gs) | 339,043 Gs | + 250% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 83% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,326,600 (263,862,961 Gs) | 61,854,900 Gs | + 327% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (5,972 Gs) | 8,380 Gs | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,398 (271,955 Gs) | 171,498 Gs | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 452 (51,232 Gs) | 58,499 Gs | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 77% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 518 (58,711 Gs) | 26,810 Gs | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 599 (67,888 Gs) | 39,339 Gs | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,418 (274,267 Gs) | 120,321 Gs | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 596 (67,557 Gs) | 31,123 Gs | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 278 (31,536 Gs) | 18,515 Gs | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 378 (42,840 Gs) | 24,802 Gs | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 122 (13,820 Gs) | 10,951 Gs | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 141 (16,033 Gs) | 12,829 Gs | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,305 (148,050 Gs) | 77,343 Gs | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 100% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Moscow | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,235 (253,488 Gs) | 71,907 Gs | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (103,058 Gs) | 67,703 Gs | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,751 (1,332,709 Gs) | 146,967 Gs | + 807% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,529 (513,648 Gs) | 224,688 Gs | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 542 (61,518 Gs) | 32,124 Gs | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 247 (27,971 Gs) | 22,202 Gs | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 277 (31,418 Gs) | 11,183 Gs | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 94,528 (10,720,496 Gs) | 5,277,200 Gs | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.39 (271 Gs) | 777 Gs | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,819 (433,162 Gs) | 235,658 Gs | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 204 (23,141 Gs) | 10,759 Gs | + 115% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,917 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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