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| Expense | Zheleznovodsk | Moscow | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.32 | $6.24 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.28 | $24.96 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Cappuccino | $1.30 | $1.87 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $97.92 | $141 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.84 | $22.88 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.76 | $60.32 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.10 | $17.47 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Fitness club membership | $12.10 | $17.47 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Cinema ticket | $3.17 | $4.58 | Zheleznovodsk |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $181 | $287 | Zheleznovodsk |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $126 | $200 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $379 | $600 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Total single-person budget | $414 | $616 | Zheleznovodsk |
| Average net salary | $675 | $975 |
Zheleznovodsk is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Zheleznovodsk runs about $414 versus $616 in Moscow — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Moscow leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Zheleznovodsk · Full cost of living in Moscow