Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Moscow | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (423 MT) | 756 MT | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (305 MT) | 348 MT | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (136 MT) | 435 MT | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (64 MT) | 92 MT | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (92 MT) | 117 MT | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (222 MT) | 78 MT | + 184% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (364 MT) | 317 MT | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (95 MT) | 136 MT | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (30 MT) | 55 MT | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (57 MT) | 69 MT | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (541 MT) | 585 MT | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (103 MT) | 82 MT | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (34 MT) | 24 MT | + 45% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Moscow | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (90,181 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (54,514 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (6,154 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (53,153 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (29,701 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (3,800 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 192% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (378 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (13,314 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (5,608 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (622 MT) | 269 MT | + 131% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (681 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (4,850 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (2,796 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (7,867 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (7,133 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (2,381,126 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 243% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (37 MT) | 79 MT | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (1,732 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (398 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (358 MT) | 269 MT | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (588 MT) | 568 MT | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (1,934 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (374 MT) | 313 MT | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (201 MT) | 173 MT | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (209 MT) | 252 MT | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (131 MT) | 119 MT | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (110 MT) | 119 MT | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (723 MT) | 551 MT | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Moscow | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (1,791 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (742 MT) | 730 MT | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (9,988 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 613% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (3,104 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (483 MT) | 325 MT | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (203 MT) | 197 MT | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (228 MT) | 75 MT | + 204% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (39,618 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (2.04 MT) | 4.20 MT | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (3,225 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (134 MT) | 127 MT | + 5% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 993 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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