Moscow

What you need to know about Moscow

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About Moscow

Moscow is a great city, especially for young and adult people. Many business here and a lot of fun. Cheap taxi. Very clean city. Online delivery 24-hours for everything! Great and cheap subway (metro). Many cultural experience, good and different food. Fast Internet and free wifi in most of public places.

Nomad Guide of Moscow

Explore Moscow like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Moscow with our insider tips and recommendations.

Continent :

Europe

Country :

russia

Weather :

8°C + Humidity 81% = 6°C Feel

Internet Speed :

11 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

57AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Sokolinaja Gora

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Nizhegorodskij

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

22 Days

Best Taxi App :

Yandex Taxi

100 RUB to USD :

$1.61 USD

Tap Water Quality :

No, not drinkable

Visitor per year :

4632300 Visitors

Tourist now :

88778 tourists

Population :

13200000 people

GDP per capita :

$8655 / year

Population Density :

busy: 11x11m (121m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 42% / F 58%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Wimdu

Online electronics shop :

Ozon


Weather in Moscow

Stay updated on the weather in Moscow with our reliable data source. Plan ahead for changing conditions and make the most of your time in the city. Check the forecast and stay prepared for any weather events.


Cost of Living in Moscow

Discover the cost of living in Moscow with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Moscow.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$2,054/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$3,109/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$3,445/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$984/mo

Cost of coffee :

$2.69

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$646/mo

Dinner:

$12.48

Beer :

$3.99

Coca Cola :

$2.36

Tax for 50k income :

$3,000

Tax for 100k income :

$6,000

Tax for 250k income :

$15,000


Pros and Cons Living in Moscow

Like many other cities Moscow have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

  • ✅ Fast internet
  • ✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
  • ✅ Good air quality on average
  • ✅ Nomad List members liked going here a lot
  • ✅ Many Nomad List members have been
  • ✅ Very easy to do business
  • ✅ High quality of education
  • ✅ Great hospitals

Cons

  • ❌ No freedom of speech
  • ❌ No democracy
  • ❌ Too expensive
  • ❌ Not very safe
  • ❌ Cold now
  • ❌ Gets very cold in the winter
  • ❌ Very damp now
  • ❌ Not many Nomad List members right now
  • ❌ Feels crowded
  • ❌ Difficult to make friends
  • ❌ Roads can be dangerous
  • ❌ People don't speak English well
  • ❌ Not safe for women
  • ❌ Not family friendly
  • ❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+
  • ❌ People smoking tobacco a lot

Quality of Life in Moscow

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Visa Requirements in Moscow

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Security and Crime in Moscow

Stay informed on security and crime in Moscow with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Moscow safe.

020406080100

Very High Crime rate

020406080100

Low Security Index


Polution and Air Quality in Moscow

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Moscow. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Moscow, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

Similar cities to Moscow

Discover cities that are similar to Moscow in terms of attractions and amenities. Our hand-picked list includes locations with similar cultural settings, recreational activities, and high-quality lodgings. These cities are worth visiting if you're looking for a place with a similar atmosphere or just a change of scenery. Plan your next urban journey by visiting these similar cities.

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Berlin

Germany

#6

Air Quality
Good
wifi

36

Mbps

FEELS 21°

21°

$3,637/mo

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Tbilisi

Georgia

#15

Air Quality
Good
wifi

10

Mbps

FEELS 19°

19°

$1,922/mo

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Lisbon

Portugal

#1

Air Quality
Good
wifi

29

Mbps

FEELS 22°

22°

$3,367/mo

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Istanbul

Turkey

#16

Air Quality
Good
wifi

6

Mbps

FEELS 19°

19°

$2,142/mo

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Green and Brown Building Near Body of Water

Amsterdam

Netherlands

#141

Air Quality
Good
wifi

14

Mbps

FEELS 15°

15°

$6,366/mo

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Barcelona

Spain

#75

Air Quality
Good
wifi

39

Mbps

FEELS 23°

23°

$4,295/mo

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Prague

Czechia

#140

Air Quality
Moderate
wifi

20

Mbps

FEELS 19°

18°

$2,286/mo

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Budapest

Budapest

Hungary

#23

Air Quality
Moderate
wifi

30

Mbps

FEELS 20°

19°

$2,078/mo

Cities near Moscow to visit

There are several cities and places close to Moscow worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Moscow, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Kyiv, Vilnius, Minsk, Tartu, and Saint Petersburg, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

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Grayscale Photo of Bridge over River

Kyiv

Ukraine

#98

Air Quality
Moderate
wifi

20

Mbps

FEELS 15°

15°

$1,185/mo

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Blue and White Cloudy Sky

Vilnius

Lithuania

#156

Air Quality
Good
wifi

14

Mbps

FEELS 14°

14°

$2,887/mo

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Photo Of Person Standing Near Bus

Minsk

Belarus

#111

Air Quality
Good
wifi

11

Mbps

FEELS 15°

15°

$1,625/mo

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Photo of Castle Exterior

Tartu

Estonia

#196

Air Quality
Good
wifi

19

Mbps

FEELS 9°

11°

$2,553/mo

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Painted majestic ceiling of ornamental cathedral

Saint Petersburg

Russia

#556

Air Quality
Good
wifi

9

Mbps

FEELS 8°

10°

$2,380/mo

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Flag Tied on the Hand of the Goddess of Victory  Statue

Kharkiv

Ukraine

#579

Air Quality
Good
wifi

14

Mbps

FEELS 10°

10°

$1,272/mo

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Aerial view of round red roof of modern restaurant located in river water in Dnipro city

Dnipro

Ukraine

#785

Air Quality
Moderate
wifi

29

Mbps

FEELS 12°

12°

$1,197/mo

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Ulyanovsk

Russia

#1100

Air Quality
Good
wifi

6

Mbps

FEELS 7°

9°

$1,958/mo

Reviews of Moscow - Feedback from travelers

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Moscow is a great city, especially for young and adult people. Many business here and a lot of fun. Cheap taxi. Very clean city. Online delivery 24-hours for everything! Great and cheap subway (metro). Many cultural experience, good and different food. Fast Internet and free wifi in most of public places.

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Lived in Moscow for a year in 2019. I worked in the mornings and late evenings working in multiple locations across the city (mainly centre) and travelled via metro/walked. Never had safety concerns. M29yo

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You can have MGTS landline internet 500mbps for $10/mo. Only swiss products in groceries, no EU due to current sanctions. Really cheap life, if you are rich i'd recommend AzbukaVkusa groceries. A lot of expensive restaurants.

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I'm from Moscow though do not live there at the moment.Actually it's a good city to live in if you enjoy big cities. Lots of activities (including lots of free ones), huge parks, very walkable, great public transportation, groceries are cheap, people are nice but seem cold because of their mentality. You can go to Moscow region by commuter train to enjoy the countryside or swim. Safety is underrated. Moscow is very safe, it's totally ok to walk at night, I had nothing stolen in 7 years of my living there as a student. Much safer than in Southern Europe I would say. Wifi speeds are skyrocketing and you can pay with card nearly everywhere. Yandex is a leading taxi hailing app (that bought Uber Russia).On the other hand it's a giant city with 14 millions inhabitants, 4 airports (please don't use ZIA), 9 railway stations, so it can be quite a mess. No good food. Air quality is very low, returning from any other place I could literally smell the air. And winters (Nov - Mar) are grey and boring, snow is melting and freezing again, everything around is filthy, very depressing, that's why so many Russians who work remotely leave the country and spend winter somewhere in Southern Asia. Airbnbs are super expensive compared to local long-term rent boards like Avito. There you can also find options for several months but if you don't speak Russian you would need a local friend. The rent is expensive compared to St Petersburg and other Russian cities. Older people don't speak English.

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Moscow is incredible for digital nomads. Lots of coworkings, including WeWork, plenty of bars, and restaurants. Nightlife is awesome - from usual nightclubs to techno spots etc. It is much more safe to there than in other European capitals (London, Berlin, Paris). You only need to be careful with illegal things like cannabis and other drugs because of zero tolerance. People are great, and girls especially. People look unfriendly because they are not smiling to everyone, but it is just because of mentality.