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Moscow Rent Prices
Hello. I'm moving to Moscow and figuring out monthly costs. On Cian, a one-bedroom apartment, looking like a basement from 1800, costs 50-70k rubles and is awful, on the outskirts. Is this normal, o… more
50-70k rubles for a crappy basement apartment on the outskirts? Yeah, that sounds about right for Moscow. Don't expect miracles unless your budget is significantly higher. Finding something decent and relatively central for less than 80-120k is a tall order, especially a 1-bedroom. You're probably looking at closer to 100-150k for something halfway livable in a reasonable location. I pay about 130k for a small, but perfectly acceptable, 1-bedroom near the Botanichesky Sad metro station. My commute to the city center is about 20-25 minutes. It's not a palace, but it's clean, safe, and convenient. Expect to spend a LOT of time searching, and be prepared to compromise on something. Maybe consider a slightly smaller apartment or a slightly less central location to bring the price down. Good luck! You'll need it.
Wow, thanks for the detailed response! 130k for a decent 1-bedroom near a metro station sounds… manageable, I guess. I was kinda hoping for something under 100k, but it sounds like that's pretty unrealistic. 20-25 minutes to the center isn't terrible either. Guess I'll have to broaden my search and really get down to the nitty-gritty of compromising on location or size. It's gonna be a long hunt, but appreciate the realistic expectations!
Anime and gaming groups in Moscow
Looking for anime or gaming communities in Moscow?
Check out Meetup.com; they usually have groups for that sort of thing. Failing that, try searching VK (ВКонтакте) – that's where a lot of Russian communities hang out. Good luck finding your fellow weebs/gamers!
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