Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 ($8) | $17 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 414 ($5.40) | $10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 ($2.82) | $4.57 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 ($1.19) | $0.95 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 ($1.76) | $3.06 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 ($2.96) | $4.23 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 ($1.59) | $3.38 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 ($0.79) | $1.38 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 87 ($1.14) | $2.49 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 840 ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 ($1.91) | $2.88 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 ($0.67) | $2.12 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 ($1,608) | $2,018 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 75,693 ($988) | $1,676 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,030 ($183) | $188 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 ($940) | $1,477 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 ($585) | $1,028 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 ($148) | $163 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 ($7) | $53 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,501 ($398) | $321 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,779 ($167) | $158 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 ($21) | $25 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 58% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 ($106) | $56 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 ($54) | $34 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 ($118) | $86 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 ($169) | $117 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 ($34,377) | $22,998 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 ($0.70) | $1.22 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,739 ($36) | $35 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 733 ($10) | $21 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 ($5.97) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 987 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,309 ($30) | $194 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 ($5.63) | $8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 ($3.76) | $4.74 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 ($4.27) | $5.78 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 ($1.61) | $6 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 ($2.30) | $1.99 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 ($17) | $17 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Moscow | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 ($27) | $51 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 ($12) | $23 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 ($108) | $219 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 ($65) | $107 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 ($3.63) | $4.85 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 ($4.88) | $6 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 ($975) | $469 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 ($0.04) | $0.22 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 ($65) | $44 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 ($2.48) | $7 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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