Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 531 (£6) | £11 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 372 (£4.35) | £6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 222 (£2.59) | £4.37 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 92 (£1.07) | £1.06 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 134 (£1.57) | £2.83 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 237 (£2.77) | £1.21 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 559 (£7) | £5.18 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (£1.43) | £2.07 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (£0.68) | £1.11 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (£0.99) | £1.39 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 806 (£9) | £8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 149 (£1.75) | £2.03 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (£0.60) | £1.04 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 118,863 (£1,390) | £1,191 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 72,651 (£849) | £1,176 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 11,516 (£135) | £151 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,852 (£887) | £824 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 48,057 (£562) | £636 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,736 (£102) | £123 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (£6) | £17 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,418 (£344) | £308 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,768 (£149) | £111 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 667 (£8) | £7 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,552 (£18) | £11 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 43% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Southampton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,774 (£91) | £72 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,117 (£48) | £34 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,248 (£96) | £82 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 13,583 (£159) | £66 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (£30,778) | £18,933 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (£0.60) | £1.51 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,597 (£30) | £95 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 761 (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 465 (£5.43) | £3.80 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 883 (£10) | £7 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,165 (£25) | £69 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 446 (£5.21) | £2.25 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 284 (£3.32) | £1.44 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 338 (£3.96) | £3.39 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 121 (£1.42) | £1.65 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 165 (£1.93) | £1.43 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,337 (£16) | £12 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Moscow | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,960 (£23) | £37 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 928 (£11) | £20 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,379 (£110) | £92 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,816 (£56) | £61 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 593 (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 266 (£3.11) | £3.08 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 413 (£4.83) | £4.68 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,657 (£826) | £420 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.88 (£0.03) | £0.14 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,786 (£44) | £33 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 186 (£2.18) | £11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,206 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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