Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus)
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Food | + 124% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 124% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Moscow | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (22 BYN) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (16 BYN) | 2.50 BYN | + 528% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (7 BYN) | 1.68 BYN | + 318% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (3.31 BYN) | 0.68 BYN | + 386% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (4.76 BYN) | 1.68 BYN | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (11 BYN) | 2.10 BYN | + 445% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (19 BYN) | 3.45 BYN | + 444% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (4.92 BYN) | 1.20 BYN | + 310% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (1.55 BYN) | 0.89 BYN | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (2.94 BYN) | 1.00 BYN | + 194% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (28 BYN) | 4.60 BYN | + 506% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (5.30 BYN) | 1.50 BYN | + 253% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (1.76 BYN) | 0.38 BYN | + 363% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Moscow | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (4,648 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (2,809 BYN) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (317 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (2,739 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (1,531 BYN) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (196 BYN) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (19 BYN) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (686 BYN) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (289 BYN) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (32 BYN) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (35 BYN) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 78% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (250 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 900% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (144 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (405 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 1927% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (368 BYN) | 65 BYN | + 466% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 46% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (122,716 BYN) | 13,413 BYN | + 815% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (1.89 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (89 BYN) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (21 BYN) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 62% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Moscow | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (18 BYN) | 3.20 BYN | + 476% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (30 BYN) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (100 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (19 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 542% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (10 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 197% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (11 BYN) | 3.30 BYN | + 226% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (7 BYN) | 1.50 BYN | + 350% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (5.68 BYN) | 1.10 BYN | + 416% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (37 BYN) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Moscow | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (92 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (38 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 446% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (515 BYN) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (160 BYN) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (25 BYN) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (10 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 423% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (12 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 488% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (2,042 BYN) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (0.10 BYN) | 0.04 BYN | + 162% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (166 BYN) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (7 BYN) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 871 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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