Is Yekaterinburg more expensive than Nizhny Novgorod?

Yekaterinburg is 17.1% more expensive than Nizhny Novgorod overall. Rent is 38.8% higher, groceries 1.0% cheaper, and restaurants 10.6% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Nizhny Novgorod or Yekaterinburg?

Nizhny Novgorod has a purchasing power index of 70.7 while Yekaterinburg has 64.7 (NYC = 100). Nizhny Novgorod offers better purchasing power.

Nizhny Novgorod vs Yekaterinburg: Yekaterinburg is 17.1% more expensive, rent 39% higher (2026)

Category	🇷🇺 Nizhny Novgorod	🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg	Difference
Cost of Living	20.5	24.0	+17.1%
Rent	11.6	16.1	+38.8%
Groceries	38.3	37.9	-1.0%
Restaurants	49.0	43.8	-10.6%
Purchasing Power	70.7	64.7	-8.5%

Data from 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.

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