Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Moscow | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 418 (€4.97) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (€2.57) | €4.44 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (€1.08) | €1.49 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (€1.61) | €3.73 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (€2.69) | €2.21 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 505 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (€1.44) | €2.02 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (€0.73) | €1.22 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (€1.08) | €1.26 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 839 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (€1.74) | €2.13 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (€0.61) | €1.66 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Moscow | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (€1,464) | €950 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 73,282 (€871) | €685 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 14,088 (€168) | €165 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (€856) | €753 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (€533) | €452 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (€135) | €189 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 519 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,246 (€288) | €298 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 13,192 (€157) | €125 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (€9) | €3.36 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (€19) | €12 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (€97) | €72 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (€49) | €42 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (€108) | €82 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (€154) | €131 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (€31,305) | €23,539 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (€0.62) | €1.66 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,746 (€33) | €50 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 732 (€9) | €17 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (€5.44) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 869 (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,376 (€28) | €103 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (€5.12) | €4.32 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (€3.43) | €3.66 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (€3.89) | €3.17 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.47) | €1.93 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (€2.10) | €2.17 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (€15) | €18 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Moscow | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (€25) | €41 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (€11) | €17 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (€98) | €60 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (€60) | €75 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (€8) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (€3.31) | €1.72 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (€4.45) | €5.15 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (€888) | €480 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (€0.03) | €0.17 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (€59) | €57 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 188 (€2.23) | €5.29 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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