Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 571 (C$8) | C$24 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 416 (C$5.77) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 194 (C$2.70) | C$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 93 (C$1.29) | C$2.77 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 131 (C$1.82) | C$5.49 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 251 (C$3.49) | C$4.97 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 530 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 118 (C$1.64) | C$5.32 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (C$0.71) | C$2.93 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 95 (C$1.32) | C$3.12 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 853 (C$12) | C$18 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (C$2.02) | C$3.07 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 53 (C$0.73) | C$2.93 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 124,202 (C$1,722) | C$2,118 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 75,369 (C$1,045) | C$1,610 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,791 (C$122) | C$364 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 80,054 (C$1,110) | C$1,426 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 48,799 (C$677) | C$1,040 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,672 (C$65) | C$198 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 516 (C$7) | C$83 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,176 (C$321) | C$403 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,346 (C$157) | C$175 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 681 (C$9) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,787 (C$25) | C$27 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,058 (C$112) | C$71 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,834 (C$53) | C$46 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,966 (C$138) | C$110 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,549 (C$160) | C$133 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,563,820 (C$49,422) | C$29,563 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (C$0.74) | C$1.35 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,538 (C$35) | C$102 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 643 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 587 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 723 (C$10) | C$24 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,245 (C$31) | C$81 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 510 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 281 (C$3.90) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 290 (C$4.02) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (C$1.75) | C$4.38 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (C$2.23) | C$2.56 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,171 (C$16) | C$31 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,220 (C$31) | C$55 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 943 (C$13) | C$30 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,275 (C$115) | C$153 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,773 (C$66) | C$103 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 656 (C$9) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 294 (C$4.08) | C$5.23 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 358 (C$4.97) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 79,952 (C$1,109) | C$658 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.81 (C$0.04) | C$0.35 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,787 (C$66) | C$63 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (C$2.63) | C$17 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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