Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (3,111Dram) | 2,662Dram | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 414 (2,085Dram) | 2,158Dram | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 216 (1,089Dram) | 1,030Dram | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (459Dram) | 570Dram | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 136 (685Dram) | 830Dram | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (1,141Dram) | 755Dram | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 525 (2,647Dram) | 1,354Dram | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (617Dram) | 531Dram | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (306Dram) | 317Dram | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (450Dram) | 467Dram | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 840 (4,234Dram) | 3,090Dram | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (734Dram) | 678Dram | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (260Dram) | 210Dram | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 123,143 (620,496Dram) | 477,440Dram | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 75,367 (379,759Dram) | 294,215Dram | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 17,506 (88,207Dram) | 46,689Dram | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 71,991 (362,748Dram) | 325,424Dram | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,804 (225,758Dram) | 163,837Dram | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,330 (57,089Dram) | 22,226Dram | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (2,711Dram) | 5,660Dram | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,501 (153,691Dram) | 205,402Dram | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,779 (64,389Dram) | 64,493Dram | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 719 (3,622Dram) | 4,243Dram | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,581 (7,966Dram) | 4,550Dram | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,138 (41,005Dram) | 33,014Dram | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,099 (20,654Dram) | 15,960Dram | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,053 (45,618Dram) | 43,778Dram | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,923 (65,115Dram) | 41,196Dram | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 52% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (13,266,120Dram) | 8,756,480Dram | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (271Dram) | 479Dram | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,739 (13,801Dram) | 6,574Dram | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 733 (3,691Dram) | 1,630Dram | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 457 (2,305Dram) | 1,773Dram | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 987 (4,974Dram) | 2,422Dram | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,309 (11,634Dram) | 8,923Dram | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (2,171Dram) | 1,754Dram | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 288 (1,452Dram) | 1,372Dram | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 327 (1,647Dram) | 985Dram | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (622Dram) | 599Dram | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 176 (888Dram) | 903Dram | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,274 (6,419Dram) | 2,982Dram | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,077 (10,466Dram) | 5,802Dram | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 909 (4,580Dram) | 3,416Dram | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,269 (41,668Dram) | 14,709Dram | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,013 (25,261Dram) | 20,774Dram | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 634 (3,196Dram) | 2,866Dram | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 278 (1,402Dram) | 1,344Dram | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 374 (1,885Dram) | 1,002Dram | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (376,266Dram) | 294,324Dram | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.90 (15Dram) | 20Dram | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,994 (25,163Dram) | 21,744Dram | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (959Dram) | 810Dram | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,412 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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