Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Sochi 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sochi is 19.1% lower than in Moscow (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sochi is 21.9% lower than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Sochi are 27.1% lower than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sochi are 16.5% lower than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Sochi are 24.2% lower than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sochi is 39.2% lower than in Moscow | |
Restaurants | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 900.00 руб | 950.00 руб | +5.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 4,000.00 руб | 3,000.00 руб | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 450.00 руб | 375.00 руб | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 300.00 руб | 125.00 руб | -58.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.00 руб | 100.00 руб | -66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 239.80 руб | 167.97 руб | -30.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 99.83 руб | 74.07 руб | -25.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 54.25 руб | 36.79 руб | -32.2 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 332.52 руб | 307.62 руб | -7.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 52.21 руб | 42.89 руб | -17.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 58.02 руб | 46.12 руб | -20.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 159.12 руб | 117.00 руб | -26.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 391.44 руб | 381.38 руб | -2.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 198.13 руб | 164.66 руб | -16.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 397.21 руб | 272.16 руб | -31.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 58.24 руб | 39.06 руб | -32.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 62.92 руб | 45.29 руб | -28.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 72.50 руб | 48.32 руб | -33.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 143.12 руб | 61.44 руб | -57.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.38 руб | 19.55 руб | +12.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.60 руб | 16.42 руб | -11.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 109.21 руб | 69.00 руб | -36.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 55.73 руб | 47.26 руб | -15.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 руб | 500.00 руб | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 78.10 руб | 74.20 руб | -5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 161.76 руб | 131.38 руб | -18.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 230.00 руб | 200.00 руб | -13.0 % |
Transportation | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 60.00 руб | 36.00 руб | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,730.00 руб | 2,500.00 руб | -8.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 руб | 150.00 руб | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 64.37 руб | 48.28 руб | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 570.00 руб | 500.00 руб | -12.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 212.23 руб | 205.97 руб | -3.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,000,000.00 руб | 3,000,000.00 руб | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,043,095.24 руб | 2,190,000.00 руб | -28.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 10,852.06 руб | 7,173.39 руб | -33.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 548.04 руб | 449.00 руб | -18.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 549.02 руб | 585.00 руб | +6.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,047.24 руб | 5,100.00 руб | +67.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,435.38 руб | 1,250.00 руб | -48.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 500.00 руб | 400.00 руб | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 44,264.10 руб | 19,187.50 руб | -56.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,037,862.20 руб | 272,500.00 руб | -73.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 8,921.61 руб | 5,092.31 руб | -42.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,263.76 руб | 3,000.00 руб | -29.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 10,820.96 руб | 6,958.33 руб | -35.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 10,431.01 руб | 8,166.67 руб | -21.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 80,588.24 руб | 52,500.00 руб | -34.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 48,842.68 руб | 30,000.00 руб | -38.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 166,940.00 руб | 127,500.00 руб | -23.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 89,256.43 руб | 71,250.00 руб | -20.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 49,964.56 руб | 39,461.93 руб | -21.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 27,309.81 руб | 24,851.36 руб | -9.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 110,032.93 руб | 52,263.06 руб | -52.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 14.81 | 11.13 | -24.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 924 | 25 |
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| Cost of Living in Krasnodar | 182.22 miles |