General Information

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 mi2), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 mi2), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 mi2). Moscow is among the world's largest cities, being the most populous city entirely in Europe, the largest urban and metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent.

• Population: 13,000,000+ (City Proper)
• Area: 2,561 km²
• Coordinates: Coordinates not available
• Timezone: Timezone info not available
• Current Local Time: ailab

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): 70,000 - 120,000 RUB
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): 45,000 - 80,000 RUB
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 150,000 - 300,000 RUB
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): 90,000 - 180,000 RUB
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: 15,000 - 25,000 RUB
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): 700 - 1,200 RUB
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): 3,000 - 6,000 RUB
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Heating): 6,000 - 12,000 RUB per month
• Internet: 500 - 900 RUB per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: 2,500 - 6,000 RUB per month
• Private School / Childcare: 40,000 - 120,000 RUB per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: 2,500 - 3,500 RUB
• Car Fuel (1 liter): 55 - 65 RUB

Transportation

• Public Transport Monthly Pass: 2,500 - 3,500 RUB
• Single Metro Ticket: 60 - 75 RUB
• Metro System: Yes (Extensive & Efficient)
• Taxi Start Price: 150 - 300 RUB

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): 90,000 - 150,000 RUB
• IT Professionals (Junior): 120,000 - 200,000 RUB
• IT Professionals (Senior): 250,000 - 500,000 RUB
• Engineering: 120,000 - 220,000 RUB
• Banking / Finance: 150,000 - 350,000 RUB
• Teaching: 60,000 - 120,000 RUB
• Healthcare (Nurses): 70,000 - 130,000 RUB
• Healthcare (Doctors): 150,000 - 400,000 RUB
• Administrative Jobs: 60,000 - 110,000 RUB
• Retail / Sales: 55,000 - 100,000 RUB
• Freelancers / Consultants: 150,000 - 450,000 RUB

Average Monthly Cost for a Family

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 150,000 - 300,000 RUB
• Groceries (Family of 4): 50,000 - 90,000 RUB
• Utilities: 8,000 - 15,000 RUB
• Internet: 500 - 900 RUB
• Transportation: 8,000 - 15,000 RUB
• Dining Out: 15,000 - 30,000 RUB
• Schooling (1 Child Private): 40,000 - 120,000 RUB
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: 20,000 - 40,000 RUB

Tourist Attractions

• Red Square
• The Kremlin
• Saint Basil's Cathedral
• Bolshoi Theatre
• Gorky Park

Major Events

• Moscow International Film Festival
• Victory Day Parade
• Moscow City Day
• Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival