Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 872 prices entered by 121 different people.
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Moscow | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (127 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (91 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (41 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (19 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (28 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (66 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (109 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (29 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (9 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (17 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (162 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (31 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (10 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Moscow | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (26,972 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (16,304 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (1,841 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (15,897 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (8,883 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (1,137 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (113 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (3,982 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (1,677 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (186 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (204 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Moscow | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (1,450 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (836 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (2,353 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (2,133 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Moscow | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (712,164 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (11 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (518 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (119 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Moscow | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (107 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (176 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (579 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (112 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (60 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (62 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (39 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (33 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (216 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Moscow | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (536 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (222 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (2,987 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (928 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (144 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (61 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (68 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (11,849 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (0.61 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (965 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (40 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 872 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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