Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maracaibo (Venezuela)
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Moscow | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 ($7) | US $10 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 ($4.80) | US $10 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 ($2.14) | US $3.11 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 ($1.01) | US $1.67 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 ($1.45) | US $3.59 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 ($3.50) | US $1.27 | + 175% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 ($5.74) | US $2.58 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 ($1.50) | US $4.65 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 ($0.47) | US $1.55 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 ($0.90) | US $1.62 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 ($9) | US $11 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 ($1.62) | US $2.07 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 ($0.54) | US $0.95 | - 43% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 31% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Moscow | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 ($1,420) | US $927 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 ($858) | US $600 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 ($97) | US $38 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 ($837) | US $488 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 ($468) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 ($60) | US $29 | + 105% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 ($5.96) | US $20 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 ($210) | US $292 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 ($88) | US $197 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 ($10) | US $3.76 | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 ($11) | US $6.00 | + 79% | |
Clothes | + 142% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 142% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Moscow | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 ($76) | US $31 | + 145% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 ($44) | US $19 | + 128% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 ($124) | US $49 | + 154% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 ($112) | US $39 | + 191% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 ($37,496) | US $15,106 | + 148% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 ($0.58) | US $0.61 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 ($27) | US $53 | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 ($6) | US $27 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Moscow | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 ($5.63) | US $2.89 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 ($9) | US $6 | + 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 ($30) | US $32 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 ($5.88) | US $6 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 ($3.17) | US $3.48 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 ($3.29) | US $6 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 ($2.06) | US $2.78 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 ($1.73) | US $2.22 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 ($11) | US $13 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Moscow | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 ($28) | US $13 | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 ($12) | US $6 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 ($157) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 ($49) | US $30 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 ($8) | US $7 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 ($3.20) | US $4.32 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 ($3.59) | US $4.05 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 ($624) | US $152 | + 311% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 ($0.03) | US $0.03 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 ($51) | US $44 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 ($2.11) | US $2.91 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 951 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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