Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Moscow | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (104 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (75 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (33 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (16 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (23 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (55 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (89 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (23 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (7 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (14 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (133 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (25 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (8 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 63% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Moscow | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (22,144 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (13,386 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (1,511 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (13,052 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (7,293 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (933 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (93 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (3,269 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (1,377 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (153 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (167 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (1,191 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (686 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (1,932 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (1,752 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (584,683 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (9 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (425 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (98 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 53% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Moscow | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (88 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (144 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (475 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (92 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (49 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (51 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (32 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (27 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (178 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 112% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Moscow | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (440 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (182 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (2,453 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (762 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (119 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (50 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (56 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (9,728 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (0.50 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (792 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (33 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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