Why didn't anyone mention renting price in Moscow? Smallest and dirtiest condo in Moscow outskirt costs about $1000 a month. A foreigner from Germany, who works in our company, have to pay $500 a month for the small room in the two bedroom condo which he shares with alcoholic owner. Food price is slightly higher than in the Europe and clothes is also costs more than in Europe. I haven't been in the US but my coworkers who been there told me that cost of living is lower in the US while the incomes are higher.