Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 37% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Moscow | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 579 (44元) | 56元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 418 (32元) | 31元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (15元) | 10元 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 93 (7元) | 10元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (10元) | 16元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 237 (18元) | 8元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 526 (40元) | 55元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 119 (9元) | 10元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (4.14元) | 5.81元 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 80 (6元) | 4.51元 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 839 (64元) | 88元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 137 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (3.97元) | 6元 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 86% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Moscow | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 118,054 (8,948元) | 4,086元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 71,964 (5,454元) | 2,915元 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,605 (652元) | 250元 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 74,634 (5,657元) | 2,928元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,752 (3,392元) | 2,068元 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,332 (556元) | 201元 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 516 (39元) | 92元 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,080 (1,977元) | 2,612元 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,951 (830元) | 327元 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 725 (55元) | 30元 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,476 (112元) | 39元 | + 186% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Moscow | Dalian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,058 (611元) | 365元 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,834 (291元) | 379元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,966 (755元) | 484元 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,549 (875元) | 308元 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 58% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,733,590 (282,980元) | 184,335元 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (4.02元) | 7元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,600 (197元) | 62元 | + 218% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 643 (49元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 444 (34元) | 25元 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 723 (55元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,273 (172元) | 150元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 485 (37元) | 61元 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 312 (24元) | 25元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 317 (24元) | 27元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 132 (10元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 172 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,115 (85元) | 39元 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Moscow | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,243 (170元) | 111元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 933 (71元) | 97元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 10,521 (797元) | 165元 | + 383% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,756 (360元) | 317元 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 656 (50元) | 44元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 295 (22元) | 34元 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 349 (26元) | 25元 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 75,616 (5,731元) | 3,000元 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 (0.21元) | 0.47元 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,590 (348元) | 230元 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 184 (14元) | 14元 | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,380 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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