Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 449 (NZ$9) | NZ$19 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 267 (NZ$5.08) | NZ$13 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (NZ$2.72) | NZ$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 70 (NZ$1.33) | NZ$2.27 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 99 (NZ$1.87) | NZ$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 154 (NZ$2.93) | NZ$6 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 321 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 113 (NZ$2.16) | NZ$3.39 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (NZ$0.65) | NZ$3.65 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (NZ$1.22) | NZ$4.31 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 626 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 104 (NZ$1.97) | NZ$3.77 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (NZ$0.65) | NZ$2.27 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 99,522 (NZ$1,890) | NZ$3,068 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 63,974 (NZ$1,215) | NZ$2,605 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,368 (NZ$102) | NZ$279 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 68,175 (NZ$1,295) | NZ$2,393 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 37,472 (NZ$712) | NZ$1,893 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,723 (NZ$71) | NZ$183 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (NZ$9) | NZ$80 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,106 (NZ$420) | NZ$753 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,117 (NZ$116) | NZ$234 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 641 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 965 (NZ$18) | NZ$28 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,291 (NZ$119) | NZ$112 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,515 (NZ$48) | NZ$68 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,427 (NZ$103) | NZ$182 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,019 (NZ$152) | NZ$213 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,337,000 (NZ$25,388) | NZ$35,093 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (NZ$0.91) | NZ$2.12 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,192 (NZ$42) | NZ$213 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 327 (NZ$6) | NZ$30 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 373 (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 592 (NZ$11) | NZ$5.22 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,530 (NZ$29) | NZ$62 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 261 (NZ$4.96) | NZ$8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 191 (NZ$3.62) | NZ$7 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 204 (NZ$3.88) | NZ$7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 91 (NZ$1.72) | NZ$3.47 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (NZ$1.91) | NZ$4.03 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 698 (NZ$13) | NZ$38 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,064 (NZ$39) | NZ$64 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 789 (NZ$15) | NZ$36 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,283 (NZ$119) | NZ$216 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,844 (NZ$73) | NZ$135 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 226 (NZ$4.29) | NZ$5.38 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 276 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$11 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 33,821 (NZ$642) | NZ$689 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.09 (NZ$0.06) | NZ$0.32 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,443 (NZ$103) | NZ$81 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (NZ$3.06) | NZ$34 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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