Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 39% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Moscow | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 533 (R 132) | R 119 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 377 (R 93) | R 75 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 222 (R 55) | R 44 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 92 (R 23) | R 19 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 138 (R 34) | R 39 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 237 (R 59) | R 24 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 559 (R 138) | R 64 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (R 30) | R 25 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (R 14) | R 18 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (R 21) | R 22 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 821 (R 203) | R 104 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 149 (R 37) | R 22 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (R 13) | R 13 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 96% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 118,378 (R 29,268) | R 11,068 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 72,651 (R 17,962) | R 9,659 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 11,516 (R 2,847) | R 1,645 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,852 (R 18,754) | R 6,998 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 48,057 (R 11,882) | R 5,928 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,736 (R 2,160) | R 1,020 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (R 133) | R 415 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,418 (R 7,273) | R 4,308 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,768 (R 3,157) | R 1,697 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 667 (R 165) | R 88 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,552 (R 384) | R 141 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 111% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,971 (R 1,971) | R 715 | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,117 (R 1,018) | R 527 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,248 (R 2,039) | R 1,305 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 13,583 (R 3,358) | R 1,304 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (R 650,936) | R 370,249 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (R 13) | R 22 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,598 (R 642) | R 1,001 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 761 (R 188) | R 134 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 47% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 465 (R 115) | R 66 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 883 (R 218) | R 236 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,207 (R 546) | R 462 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 456 (R 113) | R 39 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 284 (R 70) | R 30 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 338 (R 84) | R 52 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 121 (R 30) | R 25 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 165 (R 41) | R 20 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,337 (R 331) | R 134 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 78% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Moscow | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,927 (R 476) | R 331 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 968 (R 239) | R 218 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,379 (R 2,319) | R 793 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,816 (R 1,191) | R 541 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 593 (R 147) | R 62 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 266 (R 66) | R 34 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 413 (R 102) | R 29 | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,657 (R 17,469) | R 7,815 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.88 (R 0.71) | R 1.66 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,886 (R 961) | R 539 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 186 (R 46) | R 47 | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,171 prices entered by 248 different people.
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