Capital city, Russia
Cost of living in Moscow
How much a month costs in Moscow
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,040–3,350 (₽170,000–280,000).
Prices in Moscow
Typical 2026 ranges in RUB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RUB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₽70,000–130,000 | $838–1,560 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₽40,000–75,000 | $479–898 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₽900–2,200 | $11–26 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₽5,500–11,000 | $66–132 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₽400–800 | $4.8–9.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₽1,500–3,500 | $18–42 |
| Cappuccino | ₽250–450 | $3.0–5.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₽350–650 | $4.2–7.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₽60–100 | $0.7–1.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₽400–900 | $4.8–10.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₽1,500–3,000 | $18–36 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₽4,500–9,000 | $54–108 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₽500–900 | $6.0–10.8 |
Value for money: 5/100
A value score of 5/100 means Moscow gives more quality of life per dollar than 4% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 44/100. It's the 13th most affordable of 13 places we cover in Russia.
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Cost of living across Russia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhny Novgorod | $958–1,500 | 57/100 |
| Olkhon Island | $958–1,560 | 51/100 |
| Novosibirsk | $1,080–1,680 | 48/100 |
| Irkutsk | $1,020–1,800 | 46/100 |
| Kazan | $1,200–2,040 | 36/100 |
| Kaliningrad | $1,260–2,160 | 29/100 |
| Murmansk | $1,260–2,160 | 26/100 |
| Yekaterinburg | $1,320–2,280 | 24/100 |
| Vladivostok | $1,320–2,280 | 29/100 |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | $1,440–2,280 | 21/100 |
| Sochi | $1,500–2,510 | 21/100 |
| Saint Petersburg | $1,560–2,630 | 14/100 |
| Moscow | $2,040–3,350 | 5/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Moscow
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Moscow?
About $1,020–1,440 on a lean budget, $2,040–3,350 for a comfortable month and $4,790–8,380 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Moscow?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₽70,000–130,000 ($838–1,560) a month in the center and ₽40,000–75,000 ($479–898) outside it.
How much does food cost in Moscow?
A local meal is ₽400–800 ($4.8–9.6); a mid-range restaurant is ₽1,500–3,500 ($18–42) per person.
Is Russia expensive?
Prices in Russia are about 32% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Moscow Metro
- Sheremetyevo Airport
- Domodedovo Airport
- Aeroexpress
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.