Cost of living in Moscow 

The average cost of living in Moscow for a single person is around 50,622.3руб without rent and for a family of four people, the estimated expenses are nearly around 176,329.6руб without rent, which is close to the world’s average cost of living. The median salary after taxes is $1239, which is enough to pay for one month’s worth of bills. ranked as the finest city to live in Russia and 1168th (TOP 13%) overall on a list of the world’s best places to live. Moscow is the largest city in Russia, according to estimates, with a population of 12.5 million. Let’s delve into the specifics.

Cost of Living	One Person
Total cost with rent	$1253
Rent and Utilities	$694
Food	$321
Transportation	$116
Monthly rent after-tax	$1239
Quality of Life	74
Population	12.5M

Why Study in Moscow? 

There are several reasons to study in Moscow, some of the reasons and benefits are mentioned below: 

• After Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Helsinki, and Tokyo, Moscow has been placed fifth in the world for educational excellence by Bain & Company, a major business consulting firm that has examined reforms to Moscow’s educational system
• All of Russia’s regions have quite high levels of higher education, but Moscow offers greater chances for leisure and an active lifestyle.
• The majority of potential international students who select Russia as their study-abroad country tend to select institutions with campuses in Moscow.

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The Highlight of Cost of Living in Moscow 

• Housing: A one-bedroom flat in Moscow typically costs roughly руб 115,478 a month in rent. The cost of a flat, 
• Food: Food prices in Moscow are comparable to those in other European cities. An average supper at a mid-range restaurant will cost you around руб 412, while coffee or beer would cost you about py6 88
• Transportation: Moscow’s public transportation is very inexpensive. A single ride costs about py6 55, while a monthly pass is almost py6 2608.
• Entertainment: The cost of entertainment might vary based on your interests and there are numerous things to do in Moscow. A movie costs approximately py6 2000 

Cost of Food

Items	Cost
Basic lunchtime menu	руб 557
Combo meal in fast food restaurant	руб 412
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast	руб 196
1 litre (1 qt.) of whole-fat milk	руб 90
12 eggs, large	руб 135
Bread for 2 people for 1 day	руб 53

Cost of Housing/ Utilities 

Items	Cost
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) Furnished	руб 115,478
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) Unfurnished	руб 70,602
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas)	руб 9,398
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)	руб 529
40” flat screen tv	руб 21,735
Microwave 800/900 watt	руб 10,951
Laundry detergent	руб 725
Hourly rate for cleaning help	руб 1,668

Cost of Clothes 

Items	Cost
1 pair of jeans	руб 7,444
1 summer dress in a high street store	руб 4,378
1 pair of sports shoes	руб 9,203
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes	руб 11,902

Cost of Transportation

Items	Cost
1 litre (1/4 gallon) of gas	руб 52
Monthly ticket public transport	руб 2,608
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)	руб 562
Gasoline (1 litre)	Руб 53.18

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Cost of Personal Care 

Items	Cost
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, firenado, coldrex, or equivalent brands)	руб 444
1 box of antibiotics	руб 723
Short visits to a private doctor	руб 2,239
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml)	руб 317
4 rolls of toilet paper	руб 124
Tube of toothpaste	руб 171
Standard men’s haircut	руб 1,161

Cost of Entertainment 

Items	Cost
Basic dinner out for two in a neighbourhood pub	руб 2,099
2 tickets to the movies	руб 906
2 tickets to the theatre	руб 10,687
1 month of gym membership in the business district	руб 4,307

Tuition fee for Study in Moscow

The Tuition Fee for Study in Moscow is around 10 Lakh to 15 Lakh per year program, and also it can vary on the type of program and the duration of the program:

Level of Study	Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate	Rs. 1,30,000 – Rs. 10,00,000
Specialist Program	Rs. 1, 30,000 – Rs. 7,00,000
Post Graduation	Rs. 1,60,000 – Rs. 5,10,000
PhD	Rs. 1,60,000 – Rs. 5,10,000

Things to Consider When Moving to Moscow 

Before relocating to Moscow, it’s crucial to comprehend the layout of the city and a few things to keep in mind.

• Finding Place: In Moscow, finding a place to stay is difficult, so do your homework and take your time. To assist you in finding your new residence, we advise working with a real estate agency (or at least, a friend who speaks Russian).
• Climate: Moscow experiences lengthy, harsh winters and mild, occasionally scorching, summers typical of a humid continental climate.
• Job Opportunities: In Russia, there are lots of work prospects, especially in industries like IT, finance, hospitality, and education. Here are a few instances of potential job openings: IT professional: Due to the country’s developing IT industry, there is a considerable demand for software developers there.
• Transportation: Due to the efficient transit system in Moscow, getting about the city is very easy. However, the metro is the quickest option due to traffic congestion. Given how gorgeous and clean the Moscow metro is, it is not a problem.

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