Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Moscow | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 571 (£4.76) | £12 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 416 (£3.46) | £7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 194 (£1.62) | £4.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 93 (£0.77) | £1.19 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 131 (£1.10) | £3.65 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 251 (£2.09) | £2.15 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 530 (£4.42) | £5.60 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 118 (£0.99) | £2.21 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (£0.43) | £1.47 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 95 (£0.80) | £1.99 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 853 (£7) | £9 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (£1.22) | £2.03 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 53 (£0.44) | £0.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Moscow | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 124,202 (£1,035) | £1,232 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 75,369 (£628) | £924 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,791 (£73) | £209 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 80,054 (£667) | £998 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 48,799 (£406) | £753 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,672 (£39) | £97 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 516 (£4.30) | £33 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,176 (£193) | £393 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,346 (£95) | £101 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 681 (£5.67) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,787 (£15) | £16 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,058 (£67) | £80 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,834 (£32) | £40 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,966 (£83) | £73 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,549 (£96) | £73 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Moscow | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,563,820 (£29,686) | £20,083 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (£0.44) | £1.50 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,538 (£21) | £55 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 643 (£5.36) | £18 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Moscow | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 587 (£4.89) | £4.35 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 723 (£6) | £4.09 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,245 (£19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 510 (£4.25) | £4.40 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 281 (£2.34) | £2.62 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 290 (£2.41) | £3.28 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (£1.05) | £1.94 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (£1.34) | £2.38 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,171 (£10) | £20 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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| Moscow | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,220 (£18) | £32 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 943 (£8) | £18 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,275 (£69) | £74 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,773 (£40) | £61 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 656 (£5.46) | £9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 294 (£2.45) | £3.09 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 358 (£2.98) | £3.94 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 79,952 (£666) | £386 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.81 (£0.02) | £0.22 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,787 (£40) | £43 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (£1.58) | £11 | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,519 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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