Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Moscow | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (54 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (39 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (17 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (8 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (12 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (29 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (47 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (12 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (3.87 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (7 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (69 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (13 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (4.39 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 67% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (11,578 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (6,999 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (790 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (6,824 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (3,813 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (488 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (49 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (1,709 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (720 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (80 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (87 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 107% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 9% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (623 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (359 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (1,010 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (916 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (305,694 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (4.72 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (222 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | - 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (51 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (46 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (76 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (248 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (48 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (26 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (27 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (17 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (14 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (93 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (230 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (95 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (1,282 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (398 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (62 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (26 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (29 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (5,086 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (0.26 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (414 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (17 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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