I'm a drinker, I enjoy going to restaurants and clubs, and every Russian I've asked (I'm mainly active on WayToRussia Talk Lounge) says I should be able to live fairly well on US$20K/yr. in Moscow. Granted, I'll be living in a single dorm room at MGU, but it's only ~$130/month so how can I complain?

Anyone want to weigh in on this? Will I have to be careful about going out a lot with a budget like this (I'm budgeting $1000-$1200/month)? Granted, I know I can't go to NightFlight or Rasputin every night (), but I think I'll be able to have a good time, pick up the check for eating out with friends and the like.

Am I wrong?