Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 533 (17,794 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 377 (12,606 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 222 (7,403 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 92 (3,063 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 138 (4,604 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 237 (7,924 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 559 (18,681 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (4,089 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (1,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (2,814 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 821 (27,414 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 149 (4,988 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (1,724 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 66% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 118,378 (3,953,857 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 72,651 (2,426,556 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 11,516 (384,644 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,852 (2,533,471 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 48,057 (1,605,117 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,736 (291,786 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 538 (17,965 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,418 (982,566 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,768 (426,455 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 667 (22,267 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,552 (51,824 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,971 (266,237 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,117 (137,503 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,248 (275,491 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 13,583 (453,666 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,632,780 (87,935,567 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (1,716 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,598 (86,775 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 761 (25,420 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Moscow | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 465 (15,519 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 883 (29,494 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,207 (73,702 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 456 (15,237 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 284 (9,492 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 338 (11,305 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 121 (4,057 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 165 (5,517 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,337 (44,661 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 764% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Moscow | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,927 (64,361 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 968 (32,325 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,379 (313,251 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,816 (160,861 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 593 (19,819 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 266 (8,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 413 (13,792 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,657 (2,359,963 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.88 (96 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,886 (129,788 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 186 (6,217 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,113 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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