65.6% above the Russia average
Ranked #323 of 577 cities · More expensive than 44% of cities worldwide
Compared to Russia average · See Russia ranking โ
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | RUB 124,313/mo โ $1,481 | RUB 68,756/mo โ $819 | 45% |
| 3-Bedroom | RUB 262,538/mo โ $3,127 | RUB 127,185/mo โ $1,515 | 52% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Moscow has a cost of living index of 35.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Moscow is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #323 of 577 cities). It is 65.6% more expensive than the Russia average, based on 13 cities.
Groceries are expensive and dining out is very expensive. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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