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Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Geneva, Switzerland
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 396 (CHF 6) | CHF 28 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 260 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 14 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 156 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 17 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 73 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.72 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 94 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 9 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 149 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 4.56 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 324 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 101 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 5.06 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 3.70 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.89 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 596 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 103 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 2.67 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (CHF 0.60) | CHF 3.26 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 109,176 (CHF 1,696) | CHF 3,201 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 62,897 (CHF 977) | CHF 2,520 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,239 (CHF 112) | CHF 182 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 64,706 (CHF 1,005) | CHF 1,792 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 38,658 (CHF 600) | CHF 1,343 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,002 (CHF 93) | CHF 163 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (CHF 7) | CHF 49 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 23,756 (CHF 369) | CHF 715 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,403 (CHF 99) | CHF 126 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 478 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 601 (CHF 9) | CHF 24 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,086 (CHF 95) | CHF 116 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,394 (CHF 53) | CHF 43 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,176 (CHF 96) | CHF 116 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,465 (CHF 147) | CHF 183 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,455,480 (CHF 22,609) | CHF 26,629 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 1.71 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,050 (CHF 32) | CHF 61 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 455 (CHF 7) | CHF 36 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 439 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 472 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,516 (CHF 24) | CHF 122 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 223 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 179 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 4.41 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 4.77 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.52 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 3.79 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 857 (CHF 13) | CHF 37 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,481 (CHF 39) | CHF 74 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 805 (CHF 13) | CHF 36 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 12,128 (CHF 188) | CHF 141 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,968 (CHF 62) | CHF 109 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 508 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 228 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 5.22 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 302 (CHF 4.69) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,462 (CHF 489) | CHF 588 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.33 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.57 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,738 (CHF 74) | CHF 91 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 151 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2019.
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