Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (£7) | £15 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (£3.59) | £7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (£2.01) | £3.82 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (£0.83) | £1.16 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 161 (£1.47) | £3.97 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (£2.70) | £2.01 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (£4.47) | £4.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (£1.32) | £1.97 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (£0.53) | £0.79 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (£0.81) | £1.83 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (£1.57) | £2.17 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (£0.44) | £1.23 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 174,041 (£1,587) | £4,198 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 88,999 (£812) | £3,673 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (£80) | £155 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 88,048 (£803) | £3,232 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 50,531 (£461) | £2,006 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (£45) | £136 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (£10) | £27 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (£211) | £254 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (£79) | £121 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (£4.54) | £5.72 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (£9) | £12 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (£55) | £72 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (£30) | £35 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (£103) | £83 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (£74) | £92 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 77% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (£25,541) | £28,424 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (£0.48) | £1.43 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,837 (£26) | £172 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 573 (£5.23) | £22 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (£3.75) | £2.54 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (£4.06) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,606 (£24) | £62 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (£5.15) | £3.62 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (£2.49) | £2.06 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (£2.34) | £4.81 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (£1.63) | £1.96 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (£1.48) | £2.17 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (£7) | £16 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (£22) | £47 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (£8) | £24 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (£87) | £127 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (£33) | £79 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (£5.83) | £13 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (£2.12) | £3.74 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (£2.67) | £7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (£527) | £398 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (£0.06) | £0.11 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (£25) | £48 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (£1.95) | £16 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,645 prices entered by 235 different people.
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