Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Moscow | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 681 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 351 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 407 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 181 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 204 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 69 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 157 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 51 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 260 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 35 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 88 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 47 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 36 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 743 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 268 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 198 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 39 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 51 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 28 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 199,872 (Mex$ 47,238) | Mex$ 33,147 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 95,545 (Mex$ 22,581) | Mex$ 17,266 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,496 (Mex$ 2,244) | Mex$ 1,044 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 91,357 (Mex$ 21,592) | Mex$ 22,735 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 47,717 (Mex$ 11,278) | Mex$ 12,119 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,900 (Mex$ 1,158) | Mex$ 603 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,201 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 461 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,680 (Mex$ 5,124) | Mex$ 7,637 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,166 (Mex$ 2,166) | Mex$ 2,429 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 148 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 119 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (Mex$ 1,436) | Mex$ 940 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 849 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,301 (Mex$ 2,435) | Mex$ 1,654 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (Mex$ 1,915) | Mex$ 1,935 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (Mex$ 661,909) | Mex$ 379,327 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 25 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,828 (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 576 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 575 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 105 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 124 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 267 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,606 (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 694 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 98 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 61 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 88 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 38 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 37 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 380 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Moscow | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 389 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 183 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (Mex$ 2,261) | Mex$ 1,419 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 1,010 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 226 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 102 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 59 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (Mex$ 13,663) | Mex$ 10,134 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 10 (Mex$ 2.28) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (Mex$ 650) | Mex$ 1,462 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 215 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 81 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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