- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Tanzania
- Moscow
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moscow, Russia compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 3% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 259 (9,758 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 231 (8,669 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 162 (6,079 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 12 (463 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 109 (4,099 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 202 (7,608 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 58 (2,178 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 92 (3,447 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (1,424 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 23 (865 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 652 (24,534 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 90 (3,377 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (865 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 53,328 (2,005,260 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 60,669 (2,281,293 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,490 (206,446 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 65,375 (2,458,266 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 38,507 (1,447,956 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,628 (249,245 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 432 (16,263 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 30,304 (1,139,513 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,775 (254,755 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 381 (14,315 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 694 (26,084 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,993 (225,344 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,505 (131,785 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,326 (237,870 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,175 (382,599 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1430% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,230,370 (46,265,114 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 22 (821 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 346 (13,010 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 381 (14,345 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 465 (17,468 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 582 (21,890 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,711 (64,344 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 543% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 237 (8,931 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (6,592 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 174 (6,535 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 83 (3,132 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 129 (4,868 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (39,615 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 84% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,000 (75,196 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 791 (29,729 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,602 (248,262 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,946 (73,169 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 464 (17,443 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 238 (8,944 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 144 (5,416 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 11,966 (449,964 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (104 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,096 (191,629 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 283% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 26 (970 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 2,197 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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 3,062,392 Shilling
(руб 81,441)
in Moscow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,500,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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