Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 449 (£4.32) | £10 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 266 (£2.56) | £6 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (£1.37) | £3.36 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 70 (£0.67) | £1.01 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 98 (£0.95) | £2.86 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 156 (£1.50) | £1.28 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 317 (£3.05) | £5.47 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (£1.08) | £1.94 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (£0.33) | £0.85 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (£0.61) | £1.71 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 634 (£6) | £8 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (£1.03) | £1.78 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (£0.32) | £0.90 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,657 (£979) | £1,801 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 63,108 (£608) | £1,197 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,368 (£52) | £138 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,772 (£672) | £981 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 37,176 (£358) | £609 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,723 (£36) | £131 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (£4.32) | £17 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,217 (£214) | £331 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,251 (£60) | £66 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 645 (£6) | £5.73 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 999 (£10) | £11 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,417 (£62) | £81 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,562 (£25) | £29 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,711 (£55) | £67 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,889 (£76) | £63 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,345,710 (£12,958) | £17,216 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (£0.46) | £1.21 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,197 (£21) | £52 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 327 (£3.15) | £13 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 373 (£3.59) | £3.90 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 547 (£5.27) | £7 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,622 (£16) | £80 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 245 (£2.36) | £3.07 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 191 (£1.84) | £1.41 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 212 (£2.05) | £3.30 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 95 (£0.92) | £1.51 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (£0.96) | £1.20 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 721 (£7) | £12 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,970 (£19) | £32 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 777 (£7) | £23 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,283 (£60) | £89 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,757 (£36) | £51 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (£5.19) | £7 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 221 (£2.12) | £3.62 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 277 (£2.67) | £4.40 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,475 (£332) | £401 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 15 (£0.15) | £0.17 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,551 (£53) | £27 | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 165 (£1.59) | £9 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,716 (руб 282,111) in Moscow.
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