Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Sochi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sochi are 17.0% lower than in Moscow (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sochi are 22.0% lower than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Sochi are 31.9% lower than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sochi are 20.9% lower than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Sochi are 18.8% lower than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sochi is 5.2% lower than in Moscow | |
Restaurants | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 700.00 руб | 600.00 руб | -14.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 3,000.00 руб | 2,500.00 руб | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 руб | 375.00 руб | -6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 250.00 руб | 75.00 руб | -70.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 250.00 руб | 100.00 руб | -60.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 210.42 руб | 139.90 руб | -33.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 85.43 руб | 66.43 руб | -22.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 47.86 руб | 35.00 руб | -26.9 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 319.30 руб | 300.14 руб | -6.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 50.24 руб | 38.71 руб | -23.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 48.73 руб | 45.19 руб | -7.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 114.95 руб | 101.32 руб | -11.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 367.25 руб | 365.79 руб | -0.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 158.53 руб | 159.97 руб | +0.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 333.26 руб | 267.30 руб | -19.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 51.29 руб | 37.01 руб | -27.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 47.07 руб | 40.17 руб | -14.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 55.67 руб | 40.91 руб | -26.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 115.76 руб | 51.30 руб | -55.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 23.23 руб | 18.81 руб | -19.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 26.20 руб | 14.89 руб | -43.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 100.65 руб | 35.00 руб | -65.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 53.54 руб | 43.86 руб | -18.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 руб | 475.00 руб | -20.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 74.47 руб | 72.03 руб | -3.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 153.42 руб | 97.26 руб | -36.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 210.00 руб | 200.00 руб | -4.8 % |
Transportation | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 53.00 руб | 40.00 руб | -24.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,500.00 руб | 1,320.00 руб | -47.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 руб | 70.00 руб | -65.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 32.19 руб | 41.84 руб | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 540.00 руб | 300.00 руб | -44.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 200.64 руб | 198.20 руб | -1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,700,000.00 руб | 2,850,000.00 руб | +5.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,707,070.28 руб | 2,250,000.00 руб | -16.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 9,796.45 руб | 5,801.59 руб | -40.8 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 2.62 руб | 2.00 руб | -23.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 527.24 руб | 534.62 руб | +1.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,077.03 руб | 3,750.00 руб | +21.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,112.08 руб | 2,000.00 руб | -5.3 % |
| 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 | 41,385.37 руб | 18,583.33 руб | -55.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 864,712.68 руб | 400,000.00 руб | -53.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 7,706.25 руб | 5,650.00 руб | -26.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,745.70 руб | 2,500.00 руб | -33.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,445.71 руб | 5,000.00 руб | -40.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 10,884.75 руб | 7,500.00 руб | -31.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 68,984.38 руб | 45,000.00 руб | -34.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 40,629.41 руб | 35,000.00 руб | -13.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 136,792.45 руб | 85,000.00 руб | -37.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 76,442.62 руб | 55,000.00 руб | -28.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 53,200.05 руб | 34,838.35 руб | -34.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 25,803.60 руб | 23,225.57 руб | -10.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 90,238.61 руб | 66,666.67 руб | -26.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.65 | 10.10 | +4.7 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1234 | 14 |
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