Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Moscow | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (HK$72) | HK$80 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (HK$39) | HK$50 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (HK$22) | HK$39 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (HK$9) | HK$25 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 161 (HK$16) | HK$31 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (HK$29) | HK$25 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (HK$48) | HK$98 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (HK$14) | HK$30 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (HK$5.75) | HK$20 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (HK$74) | HK$210 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (HK$17) | HK$18 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (HK$4.76) | HK$19 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 174,041 (HK$17,072) | HK$39,997 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 88,999 (HK$8,730) | HK$27,737 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (HK$866) | HK$1,566 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 88,048 (HK$8,637) | HK$19,653 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 50,531 (HK$4,957) | HK$13,702 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (HK$482) | HK$878 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (HK$112) | HK$190 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (HK$2,273) | HK$3,679 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (HK$845) | HK$1,234 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (HK$49) | HK$101 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (HK$98) | HK$84 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (HK$596) | HK$615 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (HK$323) | HK$310 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (HK$1,106) | HK$716 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (HK$795) | HK$1,097 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (HK$274,724) | HK$295,916 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (HK$5.12) | HK$24 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,837 (HK$278) | HK$550 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 575 (HK$56) | HK$117 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (HK$40) | HK$114 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (HK$44) | HK$119 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,606 (HK$256) | HK$506 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (HK$55) | HK$67 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (HK$27) | HK$38 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (HK$25) | HK$53 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (HK$18) | HK$15 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (HK$16) | HK$21 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (HK$71) | HK$232 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Moscow | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (HK$232) | HK$352 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (HK$84) | HK$201 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (HK$938) | HK$1,069 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (HK$355) | HK$554 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (HK$63) | HK$141 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (HK$23) | HK$40 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (HK$29) | HK$60 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (HK$5,671) | HK$3,953 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (HK$0.69) | HK$0.87 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (HK$270) | HK$638 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 215 (HK$21) | HK$102 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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