Cost of Living Comparison Between Samara and Moscow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Moscow are 30.0% higher than in Samara (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Moscow are 60.4% higher than in Samara | |
| Rent Prices in Moscow are 188.8% higher than in Samara | |
| Restaurant Prices in Moscow are 34.3% higher than in Samara | |
| Groceries Prices in Moscow are 34.9% higher than in Samara | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Moscow is 64.7% higher than in Samara | |
Restaurants | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 700.00 руб | 923.36 руб | +31.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 3,000.00 руб | 4,000.00 руб | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 руб | 450.00 руб | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 130.00 руб | 300.00 руб | +130.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 150.00 руб | 300.00 руб | +100.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 210.00 руб | 236.63 руб | +12.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 73.50 руб | 100.21 руб | +36.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 36.00 руб | 56.39 руб | +56.6 % |
Markets | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 294.65 руб | 329.22 руб | +11.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.88 руб | 52.45 руб | +31.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 43.15 руб | 58.26 руб | +35.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 108.40 руб | 159.23 руб | +46.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 271.55 руб | 392.86 руб | +44.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 147.10 руб | 199.71 руб | +35.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 269.51 руб | 396.45 руб | +47.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 46.23 руб | 58.12 руб | +25.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 42.59 руб | 62.70 руб | +47.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.02 руб | 72.52 руб | +29.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 92.04 руб | 142.74 руб | +55.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.94 руб | 17.38 руб | -3.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.12 руб | 18.55 руб | +15.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 83.12 руб | 108.25 руб | +30.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 42.44 руб | 54.64 руб | +28.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 руб | 600.00 руб | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 68.62 руб | 78.22 руб | +14.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 145.45 руб | 161.55 руб | +11.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 225.00 руб | 230.00 руб | +2.2 % |
Transportation | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 38.00 руб | 60.00 руб | +57.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 руб | 2,730.00 руб | +173.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 192.34 руб | 200.00 руб | +4.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 64.37 руб | 64.37 руб | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 420.00 руб | 540.00 руб | +28.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 200.58 руб | 211.74 руб | +5.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,800,000.00 руб | 3,000,000.00 руб | +7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,097,738.70 руб | 3,012,750.00 руб | -2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 8,147.39 руб | 10,938.15 руб | +34.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 458.08 руб | 544.72 руб | +18.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 558.52 руб | 547.19 руб | -2.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,691.67 руб | 3,074.06 руб | +81.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,500.00 руб | 2,394.21 руб | -4.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 руб | 500.00 руб | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 16,500.00 руб | 44,490.05 руб | +169.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 638,000.00 руб | 1,056,106.46 руб | +65.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 6,444.44 руб | 8,993.56 руб | +39.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,444.44 руб | 4,180.60 руб | +21.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,125.00 руб | 10,653.80 руб | +73.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 6,777.78 руб | 10,435.67 руб | +54.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 26,875.00 руб | 81,093.75 руб | +201.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 17,250.00 руб | 48,937.19 руб | +183.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 54,105.88 руб | 168,234.04 руб | +210.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 35,803.18 руб | 88,819.50 руб | +148.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,478.64 руб | 49,669.13 руб | +220.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 9,421.90 руб | 27,386.57 руб | +190.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Samara Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 42,131.55 руб | 111,276.94 руб | +164.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.20 | 14.80 | +21.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 37 | 902 |
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