In 2006, Mercer Human Resources Consulting named Moscow the world's most expensive city for expatriate employees, ahead of perennial winner Tokyo, due to the stable Russian ruble as well as increasing housing prices within the city.
Tahun 2006, Mercer Human Resources Consulting menyematkan Moskwa sebagai kota termahal untuk karyawan asing, di atas Tokyo, karena stabilnya rubel Rusia dan meningkatkan harga rumah di kawasan kota.