Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 36% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 643 | руб 702 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 404 | руб 429 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 | руб 211 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 | руб 78 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 159 | руб 114 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 | руб 145 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 | руб 388 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 129 | руб 113 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 | руб 47 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 | руб 81 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 754 | руб 632 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 179 | руб 163 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 | руб 38 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 70% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 141,995 | руб 86,757 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 | руб 45,631 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 | руб 5,687 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 | руб 43,948 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 | руб 21,434 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 | руб 4,254 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,077 | руб 539 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 | руб 27,538 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 | руб 6,172 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 | руб 608 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 985 | руб 453 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 | руб 4,275 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 | руб 3,342 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 | руб 6,085 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 | руб 6,936 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 | руб 1,521,240 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 | руб 54 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,479 | руб 1,940 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 572 | руб 361 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 | руб 276 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 | руб 394 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,365 | руб 1,458 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 | руб 268 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 | руб 154 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 | руб 294 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 173 | руб 63 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 | руб 121 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 | руб 544 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Yekaterinburg (Russia) | ||||
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| Moscow | Yekaterinburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,317 | руб 1,926 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 887 | руб 597 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,352 | руб 7,163 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,747 | руб 3,028 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 606 | руб 845 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 233 | руб 286 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 286 | руб 183 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 | руб 36,652 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,788 | руб 4,842 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 196 | руб 195 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 964 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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