Moscow vs Manchester Cost of Living
Moscow (Russia) · Overall index 41.0 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 40% more expensive than Moscow.
- Transport in Manchester is 50% more expensive than in Moscow.
- Dining out in Manchester is 45% more expensive than in Moscow.
| Item | Moscow | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +40% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,142 | $1,708 | +50% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $734 | $1,022 | +39% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,268 | $2,649 | +17% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,365 | $2,136 | +56% |
| Groceries | +43% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $0.92 | +35% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.34 | $2.87 | +23% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.78 | $3.33 | +20% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.37 | $3.32 | +40% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.93 | $11.2 | +62% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.95 | $10.4 | +75% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.91 | $15.1 | +69% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.61 | $3.94 | +51% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.16 | $1.37 | +18% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.36 | $3.67 | +56% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $4.39 | +61% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.64 | $2.22 | +35% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.61 | $2 | +24% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.44 | $2.08 | +44% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.21 | $1.88 | +55% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.49 | $10.5 | +40% |
| Transport | +50% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.05 | $1.69 | +61% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $48.8 | $73 | +50% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.58 | $2.89 | +83% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.91 | $1.22 | +34% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.42 | $0.59 | +40% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,864 | $17,866 | +39% |
| Dining out | +45% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.8 | $14.8 | +25% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $58.1 | $87 | +50% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.88 | $8.79 | +49% |
| Cappuccino | $2.45 | $4.09 | +67% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $2 | +57% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.32 | $4.51 | +36% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.01 | $5.43 | +35% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.9 | $1.27 | +41% |
| Telecom | +23% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.7 | $49 | +45% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $43.8 | $46.5 | +6% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.28 | +40% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.69 | $10.4 | +7% |
| Utilities & household | +40% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $87.2 | $122 | +40% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.17 | +70% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.71 | $3.22 | +19% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.69 | $1.09 | +58% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $18 | +36% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $46.2 | $66.4 | +44% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.94 | $10.2 | +28% |
| Men's haircut | $17.4 | $24.6 | +41% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.2 | $20 | +52% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,193 | $1,443 | +21% |
3,315 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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