Is Yekaterinburg more expensive than Kazan?

Yekaterinburg is 23.4% more expensive than Kazan overall. Rent is 22.9% higher, groceries 1.6% more expensive, and restaurants 28.4% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kazan or Yekaterinburg?

Kazan has a purchasing power index of 65.8 while Yekaterinburg has 64.7 (NYC = 100). Kazan offers better purchasing power.

Kazan vs Yekaterinburg: Yekaterinburg is 23.4% more expensive, rent 23% higher (2026)

Category	🇷🇺 Kazan	🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg	Difference
Cost of Living	22.2	27.4	+23.4%
Rent	13.1	16.1	+22.9%
Groceries	37.3	37.9	+1.6%
Restaurants	34.1	43.8	+28.4%
Purchasing Power	65.8	64.7	-1.7%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

Explore

🇷🇺 Cost of Living in Kazan

Explore

🇷🇺 Cost of Living in Yekaterinburg

Explore

🇷🇺 Should I Move to Kazan?

Explore

🇷🇺 Should I Move to Yekaterinburg?

🇷🇺 Kazan vs 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg

Add your salary for a personalized comparison