Is Moscow more expensive than Perm?

Moscow is 49.4% more expensive than Perm overall. Rent is 204.0% higher, groceries 22.6% more expensive, and restaurants 65.4% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Perm or Moscow?

Perm has a purchasing power index of 68.9 while Moscow has 84.4 (NYC = 100). Moscow offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇺 Perm vs 🇷🇺 Moscow

2026

Moscow is 49.4% more expensive

Category	🇷🇺 Perm	🇷🇺 Moscow	Difference
Cost of Living	33.0	49.3	+49.4%
Rent	10.1	30.7	+204.0%
Groceries	34.5	42.3	+22.6%
Restaurants	29.5	48.8	+65.4%
Purchasing Power	68.9	84.4	+22.5%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

Add your salary for a personalized comparison

See exact tax differences, net income, and savings potential.

40k Salary 60k Salary 80k Salary

Explore

🇷🇺 Cost of Living in Perm

Explore

🇷🇺 Cost of Living in Moscow

Explore

🇷🇺 Should I Move to Perm?

Explore

🇷🇺 Should I Move to Moscow?