Cost of Living in Moscow
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Moscow, Russia.
Overall, the cost of living in Moscow is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 29 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)36
Groceries index31
Dining out index29
Transport index22
Utilities index26
Median annual salary$14,000
Minimum wage$2.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$300
Est. monthly healthcare premium$50
YoY inflation7.5%
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