I've lived in three different flats during my 15 months here in Moscow.
- One free and provided for by my company. Had a roommate. Decently nice flat, nice view, minimally furnished, on the last metro from the center (edge of the city).
- One luxury flat, no roommate, a few stops of the "circle line", amazing view, expensive.
- One historic flat, no roommate, closest to the center of the three, but still a few stops from circle line. Less than half the price of the luxury flat.
In my experience, living alone is a huge advantage. Girls just feel strange going back and staying with you if you've got roommates walking around in the flat. Not saying it's a game breaker, but they'll most likely have roommates and they'll really prefer that you don't so that you can be peacefully alone at your place. If you want to wake up, have a girl make breakfast for you, lay around watching movies, and have an easier time pulling overall, live alone. I'd also venture to say that whatever gains you may get from being nearer to center and having a more luxurious flat, you'll lose by having a roommate.
I'd recommend finding something historic, nice, and just a 10 minute taxi ride from the center. I also wouldn't, even if you have the cash, to get something super nice in the center. This will make lower tier girls feel uncomfortable, and the higher tier girls will wonder why you're spending so much on a flat but don't have a car or take them on holidays.
Just my $0.02.
- One free and provided for by my company. Had a roommate. Decently nice flat, nice view, minimally furnished, on the last metro from the center (edge of the city).
- One luxury flat, no roommate, a few stops of the "circle line", amazing view, expensive.
- One historic flat, no roommate, closest to the center of the three, but still a few stops from circle line. Less than half the price of the luxury flat.
In my experience, living alone is a huge advantage. Girls just feel strange going back and staying with you if you've got roommates walking around in the flat. Not saying it's a game breaker, but they'll most likely have roommates and they'll really prefer that you don't so that you can be peacefully alone at your place. If you want to wake up, have a girl make breakfast for you, lay around watching movies, and have an easier time pulling overall, live alone. I'd also venture to say that whatever gains you may get from being nearer to center and having a more luxurious flat, you'll lose by having a roommate.
I'd recommend finding something historic, nice, and just a 10 minute taxi ride from the center. I also wouldn't, even if you have the cash, to get something super nice in the center. This will make lower tier girls feel uncomfortable, and the higher tier girls will wonder why you're spending so much on a flat but don't have a car or take them on holidays.
Just my $0.02.
"...it's the quiet cool...it's for someone who's been through the struggle and come out on the other side smelling like money and pussy."
"put her in the taxi, put her number in the trash can"