Cost of Living Comparison Between Sochi and Moscow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Moscow are 22.4% higher than in Sochi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Moscow are 26.1% higher than in Sochi | |
| Rent Prices in Moscow are 34.0% higher than in Sochi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Moscow are 21.0% higher than in Sochi | |
| Groceries Prices in Moscow are 31.0% higher than in Sochi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Moscow is 69.9% higher than in Sochi | |
Restaurants | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 950.00 руб | 900.00 руб | -5.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,800.00 руб | 3,900.00 руб | +39.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 375.00 руб | 450.00 руб | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 125.00 руб | 300.00 руб | +140.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 руб | 300.00 руб | +200.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 171.04 руб | 235.94 руб | +37.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 72.19 руб | 99.27 руб | +37.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 35.00 руб | 55.63 руб | +58.9 % |
Markets | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 303.69 руб | 325.44 руб | +7.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 43.12 руб | 53.04 руб | +23.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 45.24 руб | 56.96 руб | +25.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 114.47 руб | 159.36 руб | +39.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 370.83 руб | 380.69 руб | +2.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 162.74 руб | 195.92 руб | +20.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 270.60 руб | 386.80 руб | +42.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 38.48 руб | 56.74 руб | +47.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 45.34 руб | 61.78 руб | +36.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 48.87 руб | 71.84 руб | +47.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 58.93 руб | 136.61 руб | +131.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 19.17 руб | 17.59 руб | -8.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.73 руб | 18.38 руб | +9.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 69.00 руб | 107.04 руб | +55.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 46.62 руб | 54.61 руб | +17.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 руб | 600.00 руб | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 74.60 руб | 78.06 руб | +4.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 130.30 руб | 164.92 руб | +26.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 200.00 руб | 230.00 руб | +15.0 % |
Transportation | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 36.00 руб | 60.00 руб | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,500.00 руб | 2,730.00 руб | +9.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 руб | 200.00 руб | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 руб | 64.37 руб | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 руб | 540.00 руб | +8.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 205.97 руб | 211.66 руб | +2.8 % |
| 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) | 2,190,000.00 руб | 3,007,692.31 руб | +37.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 7,173.39 руб | 10,694.88 руб | +49.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 449.00 руб | 539.30 руб | +20.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 585.00 руб | 537.13 руб | -8.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 5,100.00 руб | 2,951.75 руб | -42.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,250.00 руб | 2,341.58 руб | +87.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 руб | 500.00 руб | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 19,187.50 руб | 43,816.09 руб | +128.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 272,500.00 руб | 1,056,106.46 руб | +287.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 5,092.31 руб | 8,404.59 руб | +65.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,000.00 руб | 4,008.15 руб | +33.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,958.33 руб | 9,708.77 руб | +39.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 8,166.67 руб | 9,590.62 руб | +17.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 52,500.00 руб | 78,378.38 руб | +49.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 30,000.00 руб | 47,342.99 руб | +57.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 127,500.00 руб | 163,218.18 руб | +28.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 71,250.00 руб | 88,065.32 руб | +23.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 39,461.93 руб | 46,150.36 руб | +16.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 24,851.36 руб | 26,287.64 руб | +5.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sochi Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 52,447.05 руб | 112,360.89 руб | +114.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.13 | 14.10 | +26.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 24 | 930 |
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