Moscow, Russia, Russia — cost of living
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Moscow, Russia

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About Moscow, Russia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$899
Family of 4 / mo
$2,265
Avg salary (after tax)
$2,005

Moscow, the capital of Russia , is a city full of history and culture. It is known for its stunning architecture, including the famous Red Square and the colorful Saint Basil's Cathedral, which looks like a fairytale castle. The city is also home to the Kremlin, a historic fortress that has been the center of Russian power for centuries.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $134.62
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $151.42
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $191.74
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $76.74

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.13
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,571

Food - Beverages

  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.99
  • CappuccinoUSD $4.13
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $4.76
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.8
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.56

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $17.12
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $76.08
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $7.61

Food - Grocery

  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.35
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.89
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.38
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $4.8
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.42
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.12
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.01
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.01
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $13.32
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.8
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.92
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $15.34
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.87
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.36
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.28
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.19
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $14.05

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $495.59
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,380
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $800.78
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,074
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,472
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $957.06

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $44.86
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $8.56
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $850.81
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $15,717
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $70.09

Transportation

  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $44.89
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $47,700
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $47,551
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $11.41
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $3.8
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.95
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.61

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $10.09
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $179.05

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

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