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Russia

Moscow vs. Gatineau Cost of Living Summary

Moscow is 14.8% cheaper than Gatineau.

Restaurants: pay 18.3% less in Moscow
Groceries: pay 42.3% less in Moscow
Transportation: pay 23.8% less in Moscow
Housing: pay 5.6% more in Moscow
Childcare: pay 45.7% less in Moscow
Entertainment and Sports: pay 11.4% less in Moscow
Clothing: pay 56.9% more in Moscow

The cost of clothing and housing in Moscow are more expensive than in Gatineau. Expenses including childcare, groceries, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Moscow.

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Moscow vs. Gatineau Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Moscow instead of Gatineau, you would:

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pay 18.3% less for restaurants

	Gatineau	Moscow
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.62 CA$17.87	$11.70 RUB966.60	-7.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.52 CA$14.89	$7.02 RUB579.96	-33.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.37 CA$1.95	$1.62 RUB133.67	+17.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.27 CA$1.80	$0.84 RUB69.07	-34.2%
Average			-18.3%

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pay 42.3% less for groceries

	Gatineau	Moscow
Bread 1 loaf	$2.89 CA$4.10	$1.02 RUB84.09	-64.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.82 CA$8.24	$7.14 RUB589.78	+22.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.28 CA$10.31	$4.61 RUB381.19	-36.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.21 CA$4.55	$1.86 RUB154.04	-41.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.45 CA$6.30	$2.98 RUB246.54	-33.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.82 CA$2.58	$0.93 RUB77.02	-48.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.85 CA$1.20	$0.81 RUB67.24	-4.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.13 CA$3.02	$0.90 RUB74.52	-57.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.06 CA$2.92	$1.79 RUB147.60	-13.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.96 CA$1.35	$0.41 RUB33.58	-57.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.11 CA$1.58	$0.32 RUB26.73	-71.0%
Average			-42.3%

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pay 23.8% less for transportation

	Gatineau	Moscow
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.70 CA$6.66	$3.31 RUB273.63	-29.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$79.26 CA$112.21	$40.65 RUB3,358.95	-48.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$27,760.48 CA$39,301.90	$38,895.19 RUB3M	+40.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$23.15 CA$32.77	$10.06 RUB831.28	-56.5%
Average			-23.8%

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pay 5.6% more for housing

	Gatineau	Moscow
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$47.54 CA$67.30	$9.88 RUB816.43	-79.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,083.63 CA$1,534.14	$1,454.91 RUB120K	+34.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$938.09 CA$1,328.10	$804.40 RUB66,468.30	-14.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$85.74 CA$121.38	$142.85 RUB11,803.57	+66.6%
Average			+5.6%

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pay 45.7% less for childcare

	Gatineau	Moscow
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$543.57 CA$769.55	$809.00 RUB66,848.36	+48.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$133K CA$189K	$26,421.03 RUB2M	-80.2%
Average			-45.7%

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pay 11.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Gatineau	Moscow
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.21 CA$5.96	$4.68 RUB386.64	+11.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.09 CA$4.37	$3.70 RUB305.66	+19.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$11.92 CA$16.88	$3.45 RUB285.15	-71.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.47 CA$65.78	$42.01 RUB3,471.49	-9.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.52 CA$14.89	$9.36 RUB773.28	-11.0%
Average			-11.4%

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pay 56.9% more for clothing

	Gatineau	Moscow
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$69.26 CA$98.06	$108.46 RUB8,962.59	+56.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.08 CA$59.58	$62.47 RUB5,161.67	+48.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$85.92 CA$121.64	$145.30 RUB12,006.61	+69.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$116.90 CA$165.50	$180.19 RUB14,889.43	+54.1%
Average			+56.9%

Gatineau vs. Moscow - Cost of clothing

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