Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Sochi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sochi are 3.8% lower than in Moscow (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sochi are 9.9% lower than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Sochi are 21.8% lower than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sochi are 1.7% higher than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Sochi are 8.2% lower than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sochi is 25.2% lower than in Moscow | |
Restaurants | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 800.00 руб | 1,000.00 руб | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 3,000.00 руб | 2,750.00 руб | -8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 руб | 400.00 руб | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 250.00 руб | 125.00 руб | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 250.00 руб | 125.00 руб | -50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 205.92 руб | 170.00 руб | -17.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 82.23 руб | 83.33 руб | +1.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 45.09 руб | 46.67 руб | +3.5 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 326.59 руб | 314.66 руб | -3.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 50.09 руб | 47.17 руб | -5.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 51.63 руб | 49.90 руб | -3.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 113.15 руб | 112.00 руб | -1.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 369.57 руб | 317.52 руб | -14.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 161.70 руб | 151.95 руб | -6.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 319.38 руб | 267.62 руб | -16.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 47.64 руб | 48.76 руб | +2.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 41.21 руб | 39.01 руб | -5.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.43 руб | 54.43 руб | -3.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 103.93 руб | 83.46 руб | -19.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 21.76 руб | 31.75 руб | +45.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 20.64 руб | 30.05 руб | +45.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 101.30 руб | 73.33 руб | -27.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 52.61 руб | 59.17 руб | +12.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 руб | 500.00 руб | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 72.93 руб | 73.00 руб | +0.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 154.07 руб | 144.17 руб | -6.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 200.00 руб | 200.00 руб | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 руб | 33.50 руб | -33.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,400.00 руб | 1,320.00 руб | -45.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 руб | 100.00 руб | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 24.14 руб | 40.23 руб | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 538.00 руб | 300.00 руб | -44.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 200.65 руб | 197.34 руб | -1.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,200,000.00 руб | 3,010,000.00 руб | +36.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,468,052.44 руб | 2,333,333.33 руб | -5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 9,591.28 руб | 9,342.26 руб | -2.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 2.34 руб | 1.50 руб | -35.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 521.44 руб | 550.00 руб | +5.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,112.42 руб | 3,600.00 руб | +15.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,002.80 руб | 1,500.00 руб | -25.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 500.00 руб | 425.00 руб | -15.0 % |
Childcare | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 39,490.57 руб | 27,000.00 руб | -31.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 753,391.02 руб | 300,000.00 руб | -60.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 7,480.28 руб | 6,500.00 руб | -13.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,870.31 руб | 2,666.67 руб | -31.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,371.60 руб | 4,833.33 руб | -42.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 10,058.21 руб | 7,333.33 руб | -27.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 70,042.11 руб | 47,000.00 руб | -32.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 39,820.51 руб | 34,166.67 руб | -14.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 131,351.35 руб | 96,666.67 руб | -26.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 74,142.86 руб | 68,750.00 руб | -7.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 52,308.49 руб | 45,289.86 руб | -13.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 26,077.64 руб | 25,548.12 руб | -2.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Sochi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 88,498.51 руб | 59,626.25 руб | -32.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.76 | 10.50 | +7.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1660 | 19 |
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