Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Mumbai (India)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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Moscow | Mumbai | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (₨696) | ₨926 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (₨375) | ₨462 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (₨209) | ₨263 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (₨87) | ₨80 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 161 (₨154) | ₨100 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (₨282) | ₨50 | + 466% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (₨467) | ₨388 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (₨138) | ₨241 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (₨51) | ₨47 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (₨84) | ₨169 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (₨722) | ₨1,250 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (₨164) | ₨79 | + 109% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (₨46) | ₨33 | + 38% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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Moscow | Mumbai | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 145,053 (₨138,101) | ₨204,802 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 (₨76,140) | ₨114,160 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (₨8,403) | ₨5,067 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 (₨77,268) | ₨100,264 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 (₨40,041) | ₨48,237 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (₨4,676) | ₨3,564 | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (₨1,087) | ₨777 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (₨22,058) | ₨45,300 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (₨8,200) | ₨22,148 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (₨474) | ₨410 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (₨956) | ₨264 | + 261% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (₨5,784) | ₨6,105 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (₨3,131) | ₨3,760 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (₨10,731) | ₨8,668 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (₨7,715) | ₨6,742 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 66% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (₨2,666,393) | ₨1,265,690 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (₨50) | ₨113 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,572 (₨2,448) | ₨956 | + 156% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 573 (₨546) | ₨240 | + 127% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (₨392) | ₨95 | + 313% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (₨424) | ₨251 | + 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,605 (₨2,480) | ₨2,133 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (₨538) | ₨398 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (₨260) | ₨281 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (₨245) | ₨327 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (₨171) | ₨149 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (₨155) | ₨129 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (₨685) | ₨293 | + 134% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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Moscow | Mumbai | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (₨2,252) | ₨1,807 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (₨815) | ₨1,296 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (₨9,107) | ₨2,930 | + 211% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (₨3,445) | ₨4,415 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (₨608) | ₨716 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (₨221) | ₨348 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (₨279) | ₨308 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (₨55,038) | ₨53,786 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (₨7) | ₨52 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (₨2,620) | ₨2,350 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (₨204) | ₨355 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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