Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 7% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is 19% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (руб 975) | руб 595 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (руб 432) | руб 367 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.89 (руб 311) | руб 216 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.64 (руб 104) | руб 92 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (руб 231) | руб 132 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (руб 136) | руб 226 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.39 (руб 343) | руб 510 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (руб 127) | руб 118 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (руб 68) | руб 60 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (руб 80) | руб 85 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 437) | руб 876 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (руб 146) | руб 152 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (руб 79) | руб 51 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 15% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,855 (руб 117,981) | руб 126,917 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (руб 73,437) | руб 76,344 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (руб 9,461) | руб 11,533 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €784 (руб 49,863) | руб 72,156 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €542 (руб 34,508) | руб 48,690 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (руб 5,922) | руб 10,707 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (руб 1,579) | руб 469 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 29,904 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 15,482 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 627 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (руб 410) | руб 1,636 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is 36% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (руб 4,093) | руб 8,155 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (руб 2,662) | руб 3,808 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (руб 4,871) | руб 8,685 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 13,264 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is 6% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,286 (руб 972,413) | руб 2,280,930 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (руб 100) | руб 50 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (руб 2,802) | руб 2,518 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (руб 1,272) | руб 769 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is about the same as in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 579 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 637 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (руб 3,181) | руб 2,001 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (руб 334) | руб 472 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.78 (руб 241) | руб 274 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (руб 235) | руб 311 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (руб 152) | руб 120 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (руб 145) | руб 169 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (руб 999) | руб 1,191 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 8% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (руб 2,422) | руб 2,043 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (руб 1,104) | руб 926 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 10,774 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (руб 3,926) | руб 6,348 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (руб 538) | руб 628 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (руб 184) | руб 270 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (руб 191) | руб 396 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 70,657 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (руб 3,972) | руб 3,796 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.71 (руб 300) | руб 184 | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,965 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
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