Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (69 kr) | 117 kr | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (50 kr) | 93 kr | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (22 kr) | 55 kr | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (15 kr) | 38 kr | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (36 kr) | 34 kr | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (59 kr) | 53 kr | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (16 kr) | 33 kr | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (4.91 kr) | 16 kr | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (9 kr) | 19 kr | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (88 kr) | 103 kr | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (17 kr) | 23 kr | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (5.57 kr) | 14 kr | - 59% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (14,709 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (8,891 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (1,004 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (8,669 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (4,844 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (620 kr) | 410 kr | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (62 kr) | 359 kr | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (2,172 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (915 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (101 kr) | 67 kr | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (111 kr) | 166 kr | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (791 kr) | 992 kr | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (456 kr) | 419 kr | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (1,283 kr) | 933 kr | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (1,163 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (388,371 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (5.99 kr) | 17 kr | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (283 kr) | 606 kr | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (65 kr) | 319 kr | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (58 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (96 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (316 kr) | 260 kr | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (61 kr) | 41 kr | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (33 kr) | 31 kr | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (21 kr) | 28 kr | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (118 kr) | 295 kr | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Moscow | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (292 kr) | 415 kr | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (121 kr) | 274 kr | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (1,629 kr) | 819 kr | + 99% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (506 kr) | 750 kr | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (79 kr) | 140 kr | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (33 kr) | 42 kr | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (37 kr) | 72 kr | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (6,462 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (0.33 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (526 kr) | 290 kr | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (22 kr) | 67 kr | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 984 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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