Moscow vs London Cost of Living
Moscow (Russia) · Overall index 41.0 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 103% more expensive than Moscow.
- Rent in London is 188% more expensive than in Moscow.
- Transport in London is 106% more expensive than in Moscow.
| Item | Moscow | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +188% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,142 | $2,992 | +162% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $734 | $2,223 | +203% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,268 | $6,498 | +187% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,365 | $4,097 | +200% |
| Groceries | +86% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.21 | +78% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.34 | $4.07 | +74% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.78 | $4.67 | +68% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.37 | $4.37 | +84% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.93 | $14.3 | +106% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.95 | $11 | +85% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.91 | $17.4 | +95% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.61 | $5.26 | +102% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.16 | $1.98 | +71% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.36 | $4.45 | +89% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $5.8 | +112% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.64 | $2.72 | +66% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.61 | $2.83 | +76% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.44 | $2.51 | +74% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.21 | $2.52 | +108% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.49 | $15.9 | +112% |
| Transport | +106% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.05 | $2.53 | +141% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $48.8 | $113 | +132% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.58 | $3.64 | +130% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.91 | $1.7 | +87% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.42 | $0.78 | +86% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,864 | $22,721 | +77% |
| Dining out | +89% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.8 | $21.7 | +84% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $58.1 | $106 | +82% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.88 | $9.63 | +64% |
| Cappuccino | $2.45 | $4.39 | +79% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $2.43 | +91% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.32 | $7.39 | +123% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.01 | $7.95 | +98% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.9 | $1.76 | +96% |
| Telecom | +52% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.7 | $51.7 | +53% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $43.8 | $63.5 | +45% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.33 | +65% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.69 | $14.4 | +49% |
| Utilities & household | +80% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $87.2 | $155 | +78% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.22 | +120% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.71 | $4.47 | +65% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.69 | $1.5 | +117% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $20.8 | +58% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $46.2 | $85.7 | +85% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.94 | $16 | +102% |
| Men's haircut | $17.4 | $27 | +55% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | $24 | +82% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,193 | $1,856 | +56% |
3,232 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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