Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Amsterdam 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Amsterdam is 51.4% higher than in Moscow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Amsterdam is 52.8% higher than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Amsterdam are 55.4% higher than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Amsterdam are 57.0% higher than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Amsterdam are 66.4% higher than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Amsterdam is 60.3% higher than in Moscow | |
Restaurants | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₽1,000.00 (€11.82) |
₽1,734.27 (€20.50) |
+73.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₽5,000.00 (€59.10) |
₽6,767.90 (€80.00) |
+35.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₽550.00 (€6.50) |
₽1,184.38 (€14.00) |
+115.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₽400.00 (€4.73) |
₽507.59 (€6.00) |
+26.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽317.50 (€3.75) |
₽454.72 (€5.38) |
+43.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₽295.74 (€3.50) |
₽349.25 (€4.13) |
+18.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽120.40 (€1.42) |
₽293.32 (€3.47) |
+143.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₽65.32 (€0.77) |
₽229.00 (€2.71) |
+250.6 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₽102.02 (€1.21) |
₽127.32 (€1.50) |
+24.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₽71.59 (€0.85) |
₽182.97 (€2.16) |
+155.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₽61.45 (€0.73) |
₽101.33 (€1.20) |
+64.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₽146.10 (€1.73) |
₽405.76 (€4.80) |
+177.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₽476.04 (€5.63) |
₽530.21 (€6.27) |
+11.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₽223.78 (€2.65) |
₽489.48 (€5.79) |
+118.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₽490.46 (€5.80) |
₽781.52 (€9.24) |
+59.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₽74.09 (€0.88) |
₽116.59 (€1.38) |
+57.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₽66.83 (€0.79) |
₽106.03 (€1.25) |
+58.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₽70.45 (€0.83) |
₽88.35 (€1.04) |
+25.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₽136.68 (€1.62) |
₽137.38 (€1.62) |
+0.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₽28.53 (€0.34) |
₽75.62 (€0.89) |
+165.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₽23.71 (€0.28) |
₽52.98 (€0.63) |
+123.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₽126.73 (€1.50) |
₽111.97 (€1.32) |
-11.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₽67.12 (€0.79) |
₽129.79 (€1.53) |
+93.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₽800.00 (€9.46) |
₽507.59 (€6.00) |
-36.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₽89.97 (€1.06) |
₽131.87 (€1.56) |
+46.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽187.77 (€2.22) |
₽231.01 (€2.73) |
+23.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₽250.00 (€2.96) |
₽1,099.78 (€13.00) |
+339.9 % |
Transportation | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₽80.00 (€0.95) |
₽287.64 (€3.40) |
+259.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₽3,460.00 (€40.90) |
₽8,459.88 (€100.00) |
+144.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₽250.00 (€2.96) |
₽351.08 (€4.15) |
+40.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₽80.47 (€0.95) |
₽408.45 (€4.83) |
+407.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₽780.00 (€9.22) |
₽2,791.76 (€33.00) |
+257.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₽68.97 (€0.82) |
₽175.85 (€2.08) |
+155.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₽3,000,000.00 (€35,461.51) |
₽3,129,308.53 (€36,990.00) |
+4.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₽2,970,318.18 (€35,110.65) |
₽2,899,122.97 (€34,269.09) |
-2.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₽14,226.39 (€168.16) |
₽21,975.16 (€259.76) |
+54.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₽685.02 (€8.10) |
₽1,732.26 (€20.48) |
+152.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₽745.12 (€8.81) |
₽3,980.90 (€47.06) |
+434.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₽3,495.31 (€41.32) |
₽4,479.85 (€52.95) |
+28.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₽3,224.80 (€38.12) |
₽2,453.36 (€29.00) |
-23.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₽700.00 (€8.27) |
₽1,268.98 (€15.00) |
+81.3 % |
Childcare | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₽55,000.00 (€650.13) |
₽210,253.14 (€2,485.30) |
+282.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₽1,638,801.75 (€19,371.46) |
₽1,449,215.40 (€17,130.45) |
-11.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₽7,656.50 (€90.50) |
₽6,563.62 (€77.59) |
-14.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₽4,603.23 (€54.41) |
₽3,135.51 (€37.06) |
-31.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₽11,379.31 (€134.51) |
₽7,837.83 (€92.65) |
-31.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₽13,466.67 (€159.18) |
₽9,566.17 (€113.08) |
-29.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽117,142.86 (€1,384.69) |
₽188,316.86 (€2,226.00) |
+60.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽63,837.21 (€754.59) |
₽141,858.04 (€1,676.83) |
+122.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽242,222.22 (€2,863.19) |
₽288,739.13 (€3,413.04) |
+19.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽114,833.33 (€1,357.39) |
₽217,062.64 (€2,565.79) |
+89.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₽80,295.43 (€949.13) |
₽75,371.03 (€890.92) |
-6.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₽33,660.59 (€397.89) |
₽50,669.35 (€598.94) |
+50.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₽145,787.76 (€1,723.28) |
₽356,914.28 (€4,218.91) |
+144.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.70 | 3.55 | -82.8 % |
| Last update: | 16 May 2026 | 16 May 2026 | |
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