Is Yekaterinburg more expensive than Krasnoyarsk?

Yekaterinburg is 3.7% more expensive than Krasnoyarsk overall. Rent is 79.2% higher, groceries 3.2% cheaper, and restaurants 6.2% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Krasnoyarsk or Yekaterinburg?

Krasnoyarsk has a purchasing power index of 56.9 while Yekaterinburg has 60.0 (NYC = 100). Yekaterinburg offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk vs 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg

2026

Yekaterinburg is 3.7% more expensive

Category	🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk	🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg	Difference
Cost of Living	37.8	39.2	+3.7%
Rent	9.6	17.2	+79.2%
Groceries	40.3	39.0	-3.2%
Restaurants	38.9	41.3	+6.2%
Purchasing Power	56.9	60.0	+5.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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