Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Sochi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sochi are 18.3% lower than in Moscow (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sochi are 20.7% lower than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Sochi are 25.4% lower than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sochi are 17.4% lower than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Sochi are 23.7% lower than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sochi is 41.2% 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 | 3,900.00 руб | 2,800.00 руб | -28.2 % |
| 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) | 235.89 руб | 170.83 руб | -27.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 99.26 руб | 72.13 руб | -27.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 55.61 руб | 35.00 руб | -37.1 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 325.40 руб | 303.52 руб | -6.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 53.04 руб | 43.06 руб | -18.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 56.96 руб | 45.21 руб | -20.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 159.35 руб | 114.41 руб | -28.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 380.69 руб | 370.43 руб | -2.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 195.91 руб | 162.67 руб | -17.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 386.77 руб | 270.27 руб | -30.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 56.74 руб | 38.46 руб | -32.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 61.78 руб | 45.32 руб | -26.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 71.83 руб | 48.80 руб | -32.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 136.59 руб | 58.87 руб | -56.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.59 руб | 19.16 руб | +8.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.38 руб | 16.71 руб | -9.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 107.03 руб | 69.00 руб | -35.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 54.60 руб | 46.60 руб | -14.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 руб | 500.00 руб | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 78.05 руб | 74.54 руб | -4.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 164.91 руб | 130.14 руб | -21.1 % |
| 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) | 540.00 руб | 500.00 руб | -7.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 211.65 руб | 205.97 руб | -2.7 % |
| 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) | 3,007,692.31 руб | 2,190,000.00 руб | -27.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 10,694.27 руб | 7,173.39 руб | -32.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 539.26 руб | 449.00 руб | -16.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 537.10 руб | 585.00 руб | +8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,951.75 руб | 5,100.00 руб | +72.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,341.58 руб | 1,250.00 руб | -46.6 % |
| 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 | 43,816.09 руб | 19,187.50 руб | -56.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,056,106.46 руб | 272,500.00 руб | -74.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 8,403.82 руб | 5,092.31 руб | -39.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,007.82 руб | 3,000.00 руб | -25.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,708.77 руб | 6,958.33 руб | -28.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 9,589.71 руб | 8,166.67 руб | -14.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 78,513.51 руб | 52,500.00 руб | -33.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 47,248.54 руб | 30,000.00 руб | -36.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 163,218.18 руб | 127,500.00 руб | -21.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 88,057.56 руб | 71,250.00 руб | -19.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 46,150.36 руб | 39,461.93 руб | -14.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 26,287.64 руб | 24,851.36 руб | -5.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 112,349.58 руб | 52,373.42 руб | -53.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 14.10 | 11.13 | -21.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 930 | 24 |
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