Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 9% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Moscow | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 524 (J$1,013) | J$834 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 386 (J$746) | J$825 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (J$423) | J$703 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 90 (J$174) | J$387 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 136 (J$262) | J$420 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 231 (J$445) | J$249 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 489 (J$945) | J$800 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (J$234) | J$1,161 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (J$112) | J$321 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (J$160) | J$264 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 883 (J$1,706) | J$4,053 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (J$283) | J$239 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 53 (J$103) | J$187 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Moscow | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 119,352 (J$230,535) | J$120,012 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 70,870 (J$136,890) | J$102,978 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,747 (J$16,895) | J$16,297 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 78,720 (J$152,052) | J$88,388 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,432 (J$85,822) | J$57,152 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,873 (J$17,138) | J$12,403 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 504 (J$974) | J$5,277 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,718 (J$49,675) | J$39,389 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,719 (J$22,636) | J$17,484 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 725 (J$1,401) | J$2,019 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,518 (J$2,932) | J$460 | + 538% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 105% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Moscow | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,444 (J$14,379) | J$4,393 | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,378 (J$8,456) | J$5,104 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,203 (J$17,776) | J$7,503 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,902 (J$22,990) | J$9,278 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Moscow | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,748,280 (J$5,308,464) | J$3,788,280 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (J$103) | J$151 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,734 (J$5,281) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 643 (J$1,242) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Moscow | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 444 (J$858) | J$708 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 723 (J$1,397) | J$2,103 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,239 (J$4,326) | J$3,217 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (J$832) | J$843 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 303 (J$585) | J$854 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 317 (J$612) | J$926 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 115 (J$223) | J$301 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 166 (J$321) | J$342 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,454 (J$2,808) | J$1,443 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Moscow | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,107 (J$4,069) | J$3,870 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 941 (J$1,817) | J$2,180 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,217 (J$17,804) | J$4,000 | + 345% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,760 (J$9,194) | J$7,207 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 628 (J$1,212) | J$851 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 284 (J$548) | J$238 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 388 (J$750) | J$359 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (J$144,236) | J$20,000 | + 621% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 (J$5.47) | J$36 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,351 (J$8,405) | J$7,749 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 196 (J$379) | J$913 | - 59% | |
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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 1,884 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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