Which place is cheaper, Nice or Moscow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Moscow or Nice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Moscow and Nice. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Moscow or Nice?
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoscow $62Nice $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $62, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Moscow and Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoscow $39Nice $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoscow $78Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Moscow and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Moscow or Nice? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moscow $6.06Nice $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
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Two Metro Passes$1.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tangkerang Labuai to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Tengkerang Barat to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Tengkerang Barat: $40
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Tengkerang Tengah: $40
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Sidomulyo Barat: $40
- Private Transfer from Kedungsari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Kedungsari: $40
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Delima: $43
- Private Transfer from Kota Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Harjosari: $43
- Private Transfer from Harjosari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Cinta Raja: $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- transfert Nice aéroport vers Isola 2000: $267
- transfert Nice aéroport /Fréjus /Saint Raphaël: $160
- Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Nice: $292
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $170
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
- Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche Port to Cannes Mandelieu Airport Departure Transfer: $87
- Villefranche Port Round Trip Transfer to Monaco: $158
- Transfert privé aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur - Cannes: $155
- Transfer from Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé to Cannes : $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice and Moscow change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMoscow $14Nice $53
Typical Food Prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$5.89
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Lunch in the Center Market$3.21
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Breakfast for 2$11
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.68
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Strawberries$4.29
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Loaf of Bread$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moscow $16Nice $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Moscow
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Theater Tickets$12
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Kremlin Entry (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Custom Private Tour in Palembang with English Speaking Driver: $85
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $65
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $80
- 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Saint Paul, Antibes, Cannes.: $104
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $251
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
- Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
- Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoscow $7.79Nice $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moscow and Nice, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Moscow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Moscow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moscow and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice than you might in Moscow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moscow Expensive? and Is Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moscow or Nice?
Moscow has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Moscow and Nice, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Moscow or Nice?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Moscow or Nice in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Moscow as well as Nice. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Moscow is cooler than Nice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Moscow in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Nice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Moscow usually gets more rain in July than Nice. Moscow gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMoscow 19°C (67°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Nice in the Autumn?
Both Nice and Moscow are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In October, Moscow is generally much colder than Nice. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around 6°C (43°F), and Nice fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nice. In October, Moscow usually receives less rain than Nice. Moscow gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMoscow 6°C (43°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Nice in the Winter?
Both Nice and Moscow during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Moscow in the winter. Moscow is much colder than Nice in the winter. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around -8°C (17°F) in January, and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Moscow usually gets less rain in January than Nice. Moscow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMoscow -8°C (17°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Nice in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Moscow and Nice. Furthermore, many visitors come to Nice in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Moscow is much colder than Nice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Moscow in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Nice averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In April, Moscow usually receives less rain than Nice. Moscow gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMoscow 7°C (45°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Moscow
| Moscow | Nice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -8°C (17°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | -1°C (30°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | -0°C (32°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | -5°C (23°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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