- Cost of Living
- Russia
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- Moscow
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Moscow, Russia compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 259 (R 56) | R 80 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 231 (R 50) | R 50 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (R 32) | R 32 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 12 (R 2.66) | R 13 | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 96 (R 21) | R 25 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 171 (R 37) | R 17 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 58 (R 13) | R 41 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (R 22) | R 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 41 (R 9) | R 10 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 23 (R 4.97) | R 15 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 551 (R 119) | R 50 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 90 (R 19) | R 18 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (R 4.97) | R 12 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 53,328 (R 11,517) | R 9,042 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 62,891 (R 13,582) | R 8,800 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,386 (R 1,379) | R 970 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 63,532 (R 13,720) | R 3,940 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 37,201 (R 8,034) | R 4,208 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,633 (R 785) | R 485 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 432 (R 93) | R 830 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,824 (R 5,577) | R 5,887 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,244 (R 1,133) | R 1,673 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 368 (R 79) | R 71 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 606 (R 131) | R 136 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,999 (R 1,080) | R 683 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,177 (R 686) | R 457 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,579 (R 1,205) | R 922 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,680 (R 1,875) | R 979 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,123,210 (R 242,570) | R 250,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 22 (R 4.71) | R 13 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 346 (R 75) | R 385 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 597 (R 129) | R 152 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 241 (R 52) | R 58 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 615 (R 133) | R 277 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,851 (R 400) | R 429 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (R 50) | R 57 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 181 (R 39) | R 28 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (R 44) | R 48 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (R 17) | R 22 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (R 21) | R 16 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 849 (R 183) | R 139 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,019 (R 436) | R 260 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 824 (R 178) | R 140 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,686 (R 1,228) | R 730 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,946 (R 420) | R 330 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 439 (R 95) | R 51 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 255 (R 55) | R 18 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 144 (R 31) | R 20 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 29,607 (R 6,394) | R 9,687 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (R 0.60) | R 1.59 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,145 (R 895) | R 384 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 26 (R 5.57) | R 38 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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