Summary about cost of living in Moscow, Russia:
Restaurants | |
Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.76 $ | |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 64.58 $ | |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.38 $ | |
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.69 $ | |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.61 $ | |
Cappuccino (regular) | 3.87 $ | |
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 $ | |
Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.89 $ | |
Markets | |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.12 $ | |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.99 $ | |
Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.27 $ | |
Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.56 $ | |
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.01 $ | |
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.00 $ | |
Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 $ | |
Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
Tomato (1 lb) | 2.04 $ | |
Potato (1 lb) | 0.60 $ | |
Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 $ | |
Lettuce (1 head) | 1.82 $ | |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 $ | |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.92 $ | |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.33 $ | |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 $ | |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3.51 $ | |
Transportation | |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.92 $ | |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 43.54 $ | |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.59 $ | |
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.45 $ | |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.96 $ | |
Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.68 $ | |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,590.48 $ | |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 43,400.49 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 168.62 $ | |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.04 $ | |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 9.63 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.93 $ | |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 40.49 $ | |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.30 $ | |
Childcare | |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 767.00 $ | |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,061.78 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 122.84 $ | |
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 66.80 $ | |
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 141.03 $ | |
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 171.98 $ | |
Rent Per Month | |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,286.22 $ | |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 766.79 $ | |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,787.06 $ | |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,381.83 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 876.19 $ | |
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 465.46 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,529.10 $ | |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.04 |
Would you like to live and work in Moscow?
Cost of Living in Lyubertsy | 12.89 miles |
Cost of Living in Khimki | 14.03 miles |
Cost of Living in Odintsovo | 15.52 miles |
Cost of Living in Korolyov | 15.77 miles |
Cost of Living in Balashikha | 16.07 miles |
Cost of Living in Podolsk | 24.01 miles |
Cost of Living in Domodedovo | 24.11 miles |
Cost of Living in Shchelkovo (Shchyolkovo) | 24.68 miles |
Cost of Living in Zhukovsky | 25.40 miles |
Cost of Living in Fryazino | 25.88 miles |
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What about the younger generations (to 30). You can subdevide to 2 categories. 1 is modern and open-minded, and 2nd are naive divs from contryside who are used to watch TV. It's hard to pinpoint the scale but I would say the open-minded category highly preveils in the cities, conutryside doesn't really bring any political value. So about 80% (based on how it feels like) are good and anti war. So good are 10% in older generation and 80% in younger. What's the root cause of everything that's going on right now? TV.
We also also dont think that ukrainians in this current special operation could down 140+ of our war planes and 7 navy boats and we dont think that our army is running from Kyiv because they were almost surrounded there by Ukrainians! We know for sure that our conscripts are not being thrown to war and are not captured by their side. All such videos released by Ukrainians are fake. We trust Putin and know that we are fighting NATO in Ukraineand that it is simply a bloodless special operation! Long live peaceful and Nazi- free Russia!!
We arrived in Russia incognito recently and have distributed our special recipe for you to eat throughout Russia. Our job finished in Russia. We will watch as we feed all things that breathe in Russia their final meal,a quick flash non-existence guaranteed,enjoy your meal
You will earn nothing - pro-government commenters sometimes are offcially employed and are paid an adequately
Russia is disconnecting from the global internet - not yet
every Russian citizen has lost their jobs - no
bank accounts due to the ruble becoming worthless - no
Lets see over 13,000 protesters were arrested - kind of
beaten badly - usually people get forfeit or 15 days detention
Russian citizens are that angry - sadly they are not
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The End
Certain inaliation of everything breathing in Russia is imminent should Russia continue to taunt the U S military. That also includes China.
Both countries talk alot of trash but in the end the U S military will smell the bodies burning in Russia and China and the landscape scorched to ashes.
Ask any honest Russian how they're progress is going towards even visiting the. U S. and they'll say no visitors from Russia allowed.
Putin like the Kremlin is a non-productive entity and its been that way since day one. Unfortunately Russian citizens endure the fallout and yes I'm one of those Russians on the receiving end just like many more millions are.
Putin has made it impossible for citizens to live even decently but he turns a blind eye like the Kremlin does daily.
Putin likes his photo ops with Russian women in groups though but the only reason women attend is for exposure to the world and nothing more.
Price fluctuations are too unstable to actually predict on a daily basis.So to the ones giving costs of things according to their renditions I say F U because unlike others I live here in Moscow.
In the city center, as it is not strange, mostly newcomers or young people live - the closer to the center, the more difficult it is to deliver a child to school or kindergarten.
Labor migrants in Moscow are mainly from Central Asia. They work in taxi, construction and retail. They all speak Russian and are very kind, although they are prone to deceit.
The police are loyal to foreigners, no one will intentionally offend you. Most likely, any police officer will think 10 times before contacting a foreigner. Of course, if it is not connected with a gross violation of public order - in this case, they will not stand on ceremony.
Education for children is free and is at a fairly high level. At least the schools are comfortable and safe, and the teachers are sufficiently qualified. Children at school are not aggressive - there are no fights and other violence in schools. Most likely, everyone will want to be friends with a foreigner. This, unfortunately, does not apply to children from Asia, because of the contemptuous attitude towards migrant workers.
An English tutor who gives private lessons receives from 2,000 rubles for a 2-hour lesson.
A year of study at the university costs from 200,000 to 500,000 rubles.
There is practically no street crime in Moscow. At least if you get robbed on the street, this case will get into the newspapers. The murders are mostly of a domestic nature and occur among the marginalized. Street drug trafficking does not exist at all.
Average salary 449 EUR (net), minimum 120 EUR (net). Average pension 166 EUR.
Interesting to mention that minimum salary is even lower than in Ukraine,the country which always Russian propaganda attacks... Even more painful for Russia is that the averages in the Baltic states (post-soviet), which said strict NO to Russia and have put all efforts to become western people ARE MUCH HIGHER:
Average salaries in Baltic countries: Estonia 1214 EUR (net), Lithuania 967 EUR (net). Average pensions are around 450 and 500 EUR respectively. Minimum salaries 546 EUR and 468 EUR, respectively in net terms. It is clear that the "failure" states (according to Russia propaganda) are doing much better.
Its very sad that Russia being sooo rich in natural resources and plenty of smart people is totally lagging behind providing normal living standards for their ordinary citizens...
I am just wondering if anyone knows whether there is any discount from the government on Humira injection. This injection pen is used to maintain Ankylosing Spondylitis. This is kind of a deal breaker for me to move to Moscow.
Many thanks for your answers
MR
After all major expenses(rent 1 bedroom close to the center or good area 40000,utilities 4000,food at supermarket 12000,monthly pass 2200,internet 400,mobile 400) you will have approximately 6000-11000rub (85-160$). But you can rent nice 1bedroom at the edge of the city near metro station 30000-32000rub plus utilities 3000-4000 rub
Everything above 100.000 per month is very good, if you live alone. If you are recruited here from abroad, there's a high possibility you'll get more.
Public transportation is very cheap, compared to practically all Western world, yet high class. I personally prefer Moscow underground to New York's, Paris's etc. Telephone+internet is cheap and typically includes lots of free GBs for 10$/month. Flats are warm during winter, and bills are also VERY cheap compared to e.g. the EU - water, gas - after living for some time in Germany and in Denmark, I began appreciating both the warm flats and the low bills in Russia :-) Also, life is quite safe here, and all the stories about tanks/bears on the streets are what they are - just stories.
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The cheapest accommodation ( bed with roommates, койкоместо) is 5000R/month
I will come for a job next month to moscow.
my salary will be 45,000/- rub per month.
hope to dedicate 6000/- rub for expenses. is it okay..??
how much will be a cheapest accomadation there..??
Thank you.
Mobile connection - a 500 minutes and 10-20Gb traffic contract costs about 750 RUB, and 4G coverage is great!
Plenty of 24h groceries, bars, etc.
Service level is moderate on average, and is rising from year to year.
There is something else you going to get living there.
Most of ordinary Russians are very warm, sincere and ready to help a foreigner. Some have grim faces, true, but if you ask for help - they will try to help you. When we smile you, we do that sincerely.
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Take into consideration one more point.
Most of world media belongs to people who hate Russia and Russians. It is no surpize that Russians are demonized and accused of all world's problems. Don't let that media make your opinion for you - just come and see for yourself. You'll be surprised, I promise.
Generally quality of life is quite high in Moscow, and one of the highest across Russia, of course.
Main drawbacks are distances and traffic, dirt all around for 6-7 months a year (Oct-Apr) and poor food quality.
Public kindergartens and schools are free in Russia, however, there is no guarantee for availability, especially for kindergartens.
I doubt (although don't know for sure) medical care is free for non-citizens, so private insurance would be some 70k RUB/year. Anyway it is must-have, as public healthcare wastes your time way too often.
Public transport system is well-developed and continues to grow. Ticket cost is extremely low, taxi rides are moderately-priced.
Driving a car in Moscow for an unprepared non-resident is quite a trial: intensive and dense traffic, aggressive driving, cameras everywhere. Be prepared if you try, and start from car-sharing, which is also quite developed.
As for safety, most of districts are safe. There is a lot of video surveillance around, and I guess one need to put special efforts in order to get hurt. However there are lots of people who will try to con a foreigner. Police is not willing too much to help you if you run in trouble, so don't be too trustful.
The city has loooooots of places to visit, and if you are interested in Russian culture you'll keep yourself busy for a year, I guess.
City parks are being developed, although there are not too many of them (depending on district however).
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Spendings.
For a single person approximate spendings would be about 90-100k a month, half of them for 1-room apartments next to subway station in a good district, that saves much time. This is valid for economy mode. For "middle-class style living" I'd reserve 120k, again, half for apartments.
For 3-member family one would need some 130k + apartments - 55-80k.
Actual spendings will very depending on lifestyle.
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Salaries (as I see them for Dec 2019)
Average salary for an IT specialist varies from 50-80K (tech support engineer) to 150K (qualified system administrator or highly specialised engineer) and 180-200K for a middle programmer with some good background, and even higher for senior professionals. .
Others earn much less. An average salary is some 80K.
What is also important to keep in mind is that Russian personal income tax is as low as 13% for residents, non-residents owing a patent, or highly qualified personnel.
Hookah is about 1500 rub
10000 rub for food.
Gym is 2000 rub per month
NO!
I will come to Moscow after new year. My salary will be 100.000 ruble per month. I need to find flat near the Vnukova Airpot.
Please advise, 100.000 Ruble is enough for single person ? I am going to gym and smoking hookah. Im not using alcohol or cigarette.
Have a nice day :)
Don't agree with that statement, since simple check shows that Russian scores in Mathematics, Science and Reading are higher than in the USA
http://factsmaps.com/pisa-worldwide-ranking-average-score-of-math-science-reading/
As a muscovite, I would say that cost of living in Moscow is higher too, than described on the page:)
Most of the jobs don't provide you with official employment.
My name is Vladimir
I have a blog in instagram (vladimirvozd) where i introduce persons who came to Moscow for a living.
You know Russians are a bit of a closed people. And My aim to show local that foreigners are not aliens from another planet) that foreigners - are the same people as we.
My goal is to introduce people to a different opinion and culture
Could you please help me and answer few written question?) (4 minutes)
Main questions: What are you going to share with Muscovites (walking together speaking english, culture discussion....) and what you would like to receive (good company for football stadium visiting, studying Russian, joint jog...). Two -three questions. Your answer- i show as my post. Maybe it would be start of big friendship with someone for you. Are you agree to answer few question? Do you have insta account? Answer me to e-mail vvladimirovi4@mail.ru or @vladimirvozd
Medicare - partly agreed, schools - no.
Some observations:
A studio rent in a decent neighborhood would cost approximately 35 000 - 40 000 rubles/month
One bedroom - starting from 40 000 - 45 000 out of the city center and 55 000 - 60 000 inside of brown metro line.
Utilities are cheap enough - not more than 4 000 per 45 m2.
Internet and phone bills are unbelievably cheap and the quality is excellent.
Regarding the salaries - well, it's hard to get less than 60 000 net if you work hard. Plenty of job opportunities.
Having 100 000 - 150 000 per person requires extra abilities and expertise.
200 000 per person is considered as a high salary and one can afford an upscale lifestyle.
good joke but it is not true
- average brutto income in Moscow - 2017: 69.000 RUB
- average brutto income in Moscow - 2018: 81.000 RUB (~ 1.125 EUR, 72 RUB/EUR)
- average brutto income in Russia - 2017: 39.490 RUB
- average brutto income in Russia - 2018: 43.400 RUB (~ 603 EUR, 72 RUB/EUR)
As you know, the average income means that more than 1/2 get less in real ...
What's more, there is a huge number of people which get from 10.000 to 20.000 RUB including a lot of teachers and med sisters and also doctors.
Moscow is a completely different world as a rest of the country.
The fakers trolling here about figures even higher than 100.000 RUB average should be ashamed (!)
On the other hand ... the most known TV propagandists ("troll-journalists") on federal TV channels get from 300k to more than 3M USD yearly. Yes, their average is "slightly" higher than 100.000 RUB. :-) Russia today ...
Russian people are demonized over the last century, and to be honest it everything opposite from what I learned about Russians.
I'm really enjoying living and working in Moscow, I would recommend to everyone. They are much warmer personality (ordinary people) than people from most of Western country I've been living.
Now my average net month salary is 68000 Rub, but my company has a lot of problems and I am afraid to loose work soon, I am searching for another job more than 6 month now and can't find any with at least 65000Rub net per month. I have master degree in Physics, fluent Englisg, Cisco CCNA, know Python programming language (not guru, but I wrote not trivial applications about 1000 lines long for my employer). If anybody in Moscow can give me normal paid job or somebody abroad can give me remote job, please write to me kozirev8@gmail.com , I'll provide you with link to my CV.
hostel one bed in common room prices per one month
for workers apr. 5000-9000 roubles a month.
A loaf of bread costs 30 roubles.
One cheap bear 0,5l bottle costs - 30-40 rouble
Anyway, you can write me and ask more questions.
My skype: serebrov_ab
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I hope you are fine there
I want to ask you that i want to export spices black paper red chilli and ginger powder etc same lik that things in ruusia from pakistan.
I want to know price and detail of usings of that how much ??
It's 68K RUB in Moscow according to RU sources, that equals to 1K USD: https://visasam.ru/russia/rabotavrf/srednyaya-zarplata-v-moskve.html