- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Tanzania
- Moscow
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moscow, Russia compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 0% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 259 (9,611 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 231 (8,538 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 162 (6,002 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 12 (456 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 109 (4,037 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 191 (7,076 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 58 (2,146 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 91 (3,354 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (1,289 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 23 (852 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 673 (24,940 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 87 (3,236 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (852 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 53,328 (1,975,133 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 59,687 (2,210,677 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,412 (200,434 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 62,988 (2,332,924 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 38,377 (1,421,405 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,524 (130,533 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 432 (16,019 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,357 (1,087,296 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,054 (261,259 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 371 (13,754 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 669 (24,771 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,433 (238,281 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,507 (129,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,257 (231,746 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,678 (358,455 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1334% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 3% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,277,050 (47,298,933 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 22 (808 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 346 (12,815 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 351 (12,998 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 531 (19,675 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 683 (25,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,661 (61,533 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 515% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 241 (8,922 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 152 (5,645 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 189 (6,985 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 75 (2,765 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 113 (4,203 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,113 (41,225 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 85% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,010 (74,440 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 803 (29,750 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,545 (242,424 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,946 (72,069 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 450 (16,669 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 257 (9,523 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 144 (5,335 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 12,219 (452,574 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (103 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,299 (196,264 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 293% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 26 (955 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | - 76% | |
| 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 1,983 prices entered by 312 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 2,947,222 Shilling
(руб 79,574)
in Moscow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,420,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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