How expensive is Moscow compared to the rest of Russia?

Moscow ranks #343 out of 558 cities globally. It is 10.6% more expensive than the Russia average, based on 13 cities. The rent index is 30.6 and local purchasing power is 82.4.

What is the average rent in Moscow?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Moscow city centre costs approximately USD 113,438 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 62,308 (saving 45%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 251,481.

Is Moscow affordable to live in?

Moscow is expensive overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇷🇺 Russia · #343 of 558 cities · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Moscow

10.6% au-dessus de la moyenne de Russia

Classée #343 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 38.5% des villes dans le monde

+10.6%

Coût de la Vie

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+16.8%

Loyer

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+5.5%

Épicerie

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+17.4%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Par rapport à la moyenne de Russia

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à Moscow

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 113,438/mo	USD 62,308/mo	45%
3 Chambres	USD 251,481/mo	USD 121,129/mo	45%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Moscow

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	RUB 159.06	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	RUB 92.74	2 sources
Bread (500g)	RUB 68.45	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	RUB 987.36	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	RUB 558.22	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	RUB 246.00	2 sources
Eggs (12)	RUB 151.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	RUB 101.80	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	RUB 64.00	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	RUB 274.00	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	RUB 1,093.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

RUB 159.06

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

RUB 92.74

Bread (500g)

RUB 68.45

Local cheese (1kg)

RUB 987.36

Chicken (1kg)

RUB 558.22

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

RUB 246.00

Eggs (12)

RUB 151.00

Milk (1L)

RUB 101.80

Potatoes (1kg)

RUB 64.00

Tomatoes (1kg)

RUB 274.00

Wine (mid-range)

RUB 1,093.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	RUB 325.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	RUB 288.00	1 source
McMeal	RUB 435.00	1 source
Cheap meal	RUB 877.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	RUB 4,459.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

RUB 325.00

Cappuccino

RUB 288.00

McMeal

RUB 435.00

Cheap meal

RUB 877.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

RUB 4,459.50

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	RUB 9,787.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	RUB 6,214.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	RUB 11,524.79	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	RUB 3,917.48	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

RUB 9,787.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

RUB 6,214.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

RUB 11,524.79

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

RUB 3,917.48

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	RUB 545.00	2 sources
Gym membership	RUB 4,096.03	2 sources

Cinema ticket

RUB 545.00

Gym membership

RUB 4,096.03

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	RUB 68.12	2 sources
Taxi start	RUB 209.50	1 source
Monthly pass	RUB 3,210.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

RUB 68.12

Taxi start

RUB 209.50

Monthly pass

RUB 3,210.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	RUB 11,162.45	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

RUB 11,162.45

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

+10.6% Expensive

Loyer

+16.8% Expensive

Épicerie

+5.5% Average

Restaurants

+10.2% Expensive

Pouvoir d'Achat

+17.4% Strong

Vivre à Moscow : À Quoi S'Attendre

Moscow est expensive selon les normes mondiales (classée #343 sur 558 villes). 10.6% plus cher que la moyenne de Russia, basé sur 13 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont average, tandis que les restaurants sont expensive. Groceries offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Rent est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est élevé — les résidents peuvent se permettre plus de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Coût de la Vie à Moscow

Prix des Loyers à Moscow

Prices of Goods & Services in Moscow

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

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