🇷🇺 Russia · #308 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Moscow

11.8% above the Russia average

Ranked #308 of 538 cities · More expensive than 42.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to Russia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Moscow

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 113,438/mo USD 62,308/mo 45%
3-Bedroom USD 251,481/mo USD 121,129/mo 45%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+11.8% Expensive
Rent
+18.1% Expensive
Groceries
+6.4% Average
Restaurants
+11.8% Expensive
Purchasing Power
+19.2% Strong

Living in Moscow: What to Expect

Moscow is expensive by global standards (ranked #308 of 538 cities). It is 11.8% more expensive than the Russia average, based on 18 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is expensive. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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