Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 524 | руб 499 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 386 | руб 399 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 | руб 200 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 90 | руб 82 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 136 | руб 111 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 231 | руб 214 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 489 | руб 412 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 | руб 117 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 | руб 41 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 | руб 66 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 883 | руб 628 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 | руб 140 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 53 | руб 49 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 44% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 119,352 | руб 96,634 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 70,870 | руб 54,008 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,747 | руб 6,721 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 78,720 | руб 44,593 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,432 | руб 26,344 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,873 | руб 4,266 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 504 | руб 507 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,718 | руб 30,010 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,719 | руб 8,926 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 725 | руб 543 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,518 | руб 887 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,444 | руб 4,570 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,378 | руб 3,671 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,203 | руб 8,215 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,902 | руб 9,677 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,748,280 | руб 2,622,150 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 | руб 52 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,734 | руб 2,708 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 643 | руб 617 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 444 | руб 496 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 723 | руб 635 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,239 | руб 2,035 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 | руб 293 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 303 | руб 269 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 317 | руб 298 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 115 | руб 126 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 166 | руб 162 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,454 | руб 1,313 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,107 | руб 1,607 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 941 | руб 700 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,217 | руб 13,358 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,760 | руб 3,996 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 628 | руб 510 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 284 | руб 230 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 388 | руб 269 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 | руб 53,223 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 | руб 4.57 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,351 | руб 4,759 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 196 | руб 215 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,690 prices entered by 251 different people.
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