- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Tanzania
- Moscow
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moscow, Russia compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 259 (9,995 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 231 (8,879 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 166 (6,405 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 12 (474 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 110 (4,225 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (7,554 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 58 (2,231 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 89 (3,441 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (1,394 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 23 (886 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 630 (24,262 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (3,714 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (886 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 53,328 (2,053,925 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 60,623 (2,334,916 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,116 (235,547 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 63,250 (2,436,095 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 38,206 (1,471,518 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,186 (238,262 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 432 (16,658 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 32,635 (1,256,934 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,037 (271,014 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 339 (13,048 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 737 (28,385 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,952 (229,225 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,423 (131,844 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,328 (243,713 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,358 (360,436 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1342% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,231,860 (47,445,276 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 22 (841 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 346 (13,326 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 335 (12,894 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 385 (14,833 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 586 (22,577 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,718 (66,152 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 562% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 235 (9,057 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (6,747 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 167 (6,414 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 88 (3,379 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 120 (4,603 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,009 (38,878 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 68% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,951 (75,160 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 789 (30,400 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,127 (235,975 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,946 (74,944 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 465 (17,909 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 239 (9,206 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 144 (5,547 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 53% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 42,297 (1,629,064 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (107 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,164 (198,878 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 298% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 26 (993 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,228 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 3,154,898 Shilling
(руб 81,913)
in Moscow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,560,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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