Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Moscow | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (€7) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 414 (€4.97) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (€2.59) | €4.37 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (€1.09) | €1.16 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (€1.62) | €3.00 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (€2.72) | €1.50 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 (€6) | €5.54 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (€1.46) | €1.82 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 (€0.72) | €1.10 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 87 (€1.05) | €1.26 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 840 (€10) | €8 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (€1.75) | €2.21 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (€0.62) | €0.83 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 46% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Moscow | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (€1,478) | €781 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 75,693 (€908) | €519 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,030 (€168) | €112 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (€864) | €580 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (€538) | €377 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (€136) | €81 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (€6) | €24 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,501 (€366) | €348 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,779 (€153) | €122 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (€9) | €5.41 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (€19) | €7 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (€98) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (€49) | €30 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (€109) | €90 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (€155) | €144 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (€31,598) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (€0.65) | €1.50 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,739 (€33) | €34 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 732 (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Moscow | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (€5.49) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 987 (€12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,309 (€28) | €73 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (€5.17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (€3.46) | €4.00 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (€3.92) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.48) | €1.56 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (€2.12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (€15) | €14 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Moscow | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (€25) | €28 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (€99) | €99 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (€60) | €54 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (€8) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (€3.34) | €1.53 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (€4.49) | €3.59 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (€896) | €393 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (€0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (€60) | €61 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (€2.28) | €5.41 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,187 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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