Cost of Living in Moscow - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $767 (excluding rent), and $1,653 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,968 (excluding rent), and $3,470 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$12.67 ₽989

$6.34 ₽494

$25.35 ₽1,978

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$57.2 ₽4,464

$42.80 ₽3,338

$101 ₽7,856

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.29 ₽490

$5.28 ₽412

$7.54 ₽588

Cappuccino

$3.34 ₽260

$1.56 ₽122

$5.21 ₽407

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.45 ₽113

$1.03 ₽80.3

$2.61 ₽204

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.64 ₽49.80

$0.50 ₽39.08

$1.25 ₽97.3

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.47 ₽349

$2.56 ₽199

$7.03 ₽548

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.45 ₽347

$2.55 ₽199

$7.64 ₽596

Milk (1 liter)

$1.33 ₽104

$1.04 ₽81.0

$1.68 ₽131

White Bread (500g)

$0.90 ₽70.0

$0.53 ₽41.49

$1.32 ₽103

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.69 ₽132

$0.87 ₽68.1

$2.49 ₽194

Eggs

$1.92 ₽149

$1.39 ₽108

$2.32 ₽181

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.07 ₽1,019

$7.58 ₽592

$20.22 ₽1,578

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.88 ₽459

$3.75 ₽293

$7.50 ₽585

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.22 ₽954

$7.69 ₽600

$19.23 ₽1,500

Apples (1kg)

$1.92 ₽150

$1.09 ₽84.8

$2.56 ₽199

Banana (1kg)

$2.14 ₽167

$1.56 ₽122

$3.26 ₽254

Oranges (1kg)

$2.29 ₽178

$1.25 ₽97.6

$4.37 ₽341

Tomato (1kg)

$4.17 ₽325

$2.20 ₽172

$6.30 ₽492

Potato (1kg)

$1.03 ₽80.3

$0.52 ₽40.57

$1.55 ₽121

Onion (1kg)

$0.81 ₽63.0

$0.50 ₽39.20

$1.12 ₽87.6

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.69 ₽131

$1.03 ₽80.3

$2.56 ₽200

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.80 ₽62.1

$0.52 ₽40.62

$1.30 ₽101

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.26 ₽254

$2.61 ₽204

$4.56 ₽356

Wine (Bottle)

$8.95 ₽698

$5.12 ₽399

$12.79 ₽998

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.07 ₽83.3

$0.74 ₽57.6

$1.84 ₽144

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.31 ₽180

$1.48 ₽115

$3.70 ₽289

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.90 ₽70.3

$0.77 ₽60.0

$0.96 ₽75.0

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$37.53 ₽2,928

$30.03 ₽2,342

$43.78 ₽3,415

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.48 ₽194

$2.34 ₽183

$4.96 ₽387

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.47 ₽37.04

$0.24 ₽18.52

$1.06 ₽82.9

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$8.37 ₽653

$5.49 ₽428

$11.76 ₽918

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.82 ₽63.6

$0.73 ₽57.1

$0.93 ₽72.6

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$37.5K ₽2.9M

$28.7K ₽2.2M

$44.9K ₽3.5M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$37.1K ₽2.9M

$32.1K ₽2.5M

$44.9K ₽3.5M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$152 ₽11.9K

$109 ₽8,516

$218 ₽17.0K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$8.13 ₽635

$4.50 ₽351

$14.17 ₽1,105

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$8.16 ₽637

$6.48 ₽506

$12.96 ₽1,011

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$48.02 ₽3,746

$25.81 ₽2,014

$80.7 ₽6,292

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$34.29 ₽2,675

$25.11 ₽1,959

$50.2 ₽3,917

Cinema Ticket

$6.22 ₽485

$5.59 ₽436

$9.32 ₽727

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$709 ₽55.3K

$451 ₽35.2K

$1,032 ₽80.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$14.8K ₽1.2M

$8,308 ₽648.1K

$25.6K ₽2.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$87.5 ₽6,823

$36.51 ₽2,848

$190 ₽14.9K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$52.9 ₽4,125

$23.99 ₽1,872

$88.4 ₽6,895

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$133 ₽10.4K

$70.2 ₽5,474

$230 ₽17.9K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$159 ₽12.4K

$74.8 ₽5,834

$249 ₽19.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,330 ₽103.8K

$956 ₽74.6K

$1,913 ₽149.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$751 ₽58.6K

$511 ₽39.9K

$1,087 ₽84.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$3,004 ₽234.4K

$1,940 ₽151.4K

$5,174 ₽403.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,387 ₽108.2K

$1,001 ₽78.1K

$1,877 ₽146.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$11.1K ₽867.2K

$6,955 ₽542.6K

$17.7K ₽1.4M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$4,323 ₽337.3K

$3,026 ₽236.0K

$5,673 ₽442.6K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,705 ₽133.0K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

24.39

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 13, 2026

Moscow Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

173

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

146

Mbps

131

Mbps

The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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Cost of Living in Moscow - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Moscow varies by district and lifestyle, but you can balance comfort and value with neighborhood choice, season, and your use of public services. In general, you will find that essential groceries, transit, and often dining can be more affordable than in Western capitals, while expatriate-specific services or central luxury areas raise costs. The city rewards long stays with more favorable deals on housing and workspaces. Tip: Start with a one-month pilot to calibrate your budget and routines.

Housing options vary widely; in central districts you will pay a premium for proximity, while outer areas offer more space and rent value, especially for shared flats or longer leases. Food runs from bustling markets to international chains; cooking at home is a reliable way to control costs. The metro and buses cover most neighborhoods efficiently, and rideshares can fill gaps. For work, a mix of coworking spaces and quieter cafés suits different rhythms. Moscow living cost tends to be lower farther from the core, so plan if you like legroom and parking. Tip: Look for neighborhoods with good Wi-Fi and easy transit access.

Budgeting framework: allocate fixed costs (housing, utilities, transport) first, then flexible categories (eat-out, entertainment). In Moscow, utility costs rise in winter due to heating; factor seasonality into your plan. For neighborhood fit, pick areas with a balance of safety, transit links, and amenities – like a hub near work or a short metro ride to business districts. Practical savings include shopping at local markets, using transit passes, and negotiating longer leases; consider coworking passes over daily cafe spends. Tip: Test a few weekends in different areas to see real-life rhythms.