🇷🇺 Russia · #343 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Moscow?

50.4% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-50.4%
vs NYC
RUB 78,223
Estimated rent in
82.4
Purchasing Power
Moderate
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Moscow

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
49.6 Affordable
Rent
30.6 Very affordable
Groceries
44.9 Affordable
Restaurants
48.1 Affordable
Purchasing Power
82.4 Moderate

Estimated rent in Moscow

1-BR — City centre RUB 78,223/mo
1-BR — Outside centre RUB 58,667/mo
3-BR — City centre RUB 136,162/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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