Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro)
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Moscow | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 414 (€4.99) | €4.39 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (€2.60) | €4.16 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (€1.10) | €1.26 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 136 (€1.64) | €2.16 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (€2.73) | €1.34 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 525 (€6) | €3.85 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (€1.48) | €1.13 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (€0.73) | €0.88 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (€1.08) | €0.89 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 840 (€10) | €5.38 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (€1.76) | €1.71 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (€0.62) | €0.60 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 96% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Moscow | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (€1,484) | €589 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 75,367 (€909) | €419 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 17,506 (€211) | €98 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (€868) | €343 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (€540) | €240 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (€137) | €74 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,501 (€368) | €327 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,779 (€154) | €106 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (€9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (€19) | €4.54 | + 320% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (€98) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (€49) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (€109) | €92 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (€156) | €133 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (€31,737) | €18,079 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (€0.65) | €1.32 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,739 (€33) | €29 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 733 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Moscow | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (€5.51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 987 (€12) | €3.98 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,309 (€28) | €23 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (€5.19) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (€3.47) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (€3.94) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.49) | €1.01 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (€2.12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (€15) | €6 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Moscow | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (€25) | €15 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (€11) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (€100) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (€60) | €30 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (€8) | €5.59 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (€3.35) | €1.74 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (€4.51) | €1.84 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (€900) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (€0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (€60) | €35 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (€2.29) | €3.57 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,202 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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