Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Maceió (Brazil)
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maceió (Brazil) | ||||
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Moscow | Maceió | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (R$ 33) | R$ 32 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (R$ 5.05) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (R$ 7) | R$ 14 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.78 | + 266% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (R$ 2.37) | R$ 5.07 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 5.13 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (R$ 43) | R$ 32 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (R$ 2.69) | R$ 3.72 | - 28% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 64% more expensive than in Maceió (Brazil) | ||||
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Moscow | Maceió | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (R$ 7,095) | R$ 3,010 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (R$ 4,289) | R$ 1,980 | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (R$ 484) | R$ 703 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (R$ 4,182) | R$ 2,074 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (R$ 2,337) | R$ 1,177 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (R$ 299) | R$ 769 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (R$ 30) | R$ 60 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (R$ 1,048) | R$ 1,967 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (R$ 441) | R$ 497 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 147% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (R$ 54) | R$ 13 | + 329% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 60% more expensive than in Maceió (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (R$ 382) | R$ 171 | + 123% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (R$ 220) | R$ 188 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (R$ 619) | R$ 246 | + 151% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (R$ 561) | R$ 261 | + 115% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Maceió (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (R$ 187,344) | R$ 80,683 | + 132% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (R$ 2.89) | R$ 5.55 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (R$ 136) | R$ 154 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (R$ 31) | R$ 34 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 38% more expensive than in Maceió (Brazil) | ||||
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Moscow | Maceió | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 140% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (R$ 46) | R$ 27 | + 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (R$ 152) | R$ 182 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.45 | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.02 | + 187% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (R$ 57) | R$ 34 | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Maceió (Brazil) | ||||
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Moscow | Maceió | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (R$ 141) | R$ 62 | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (R$ 58) | R$ 42 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (R$ 786) | R$ 158 | + 398% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (R$ 244) | R$ 121 | + 102% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 142% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (R$ 3,117) | R$ 3,493 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (R$ 0.16) | R$ 1.21 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (R$ 254) | R$ 91 | + 179% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 981 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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