🇷🇺 Russia · #418 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Nizhny Novgorod

Close to the Russia average

Ranked #418 of 538 cities · More expensive than 22.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to Russia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Nizhny Novgorod

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom RUB 25,147/mo ≈ $349 RUB 18,860/mo ≈ $262 25%
3-Bedroom RUB 43,810/mo ≈ $608 RUB 32,858/mo ≈ $456 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.5% Average
Rent
-0.9% Average
Groceries
-1.8% Average
Restaurants
+1.0% Average
Purchasing Power
-4.1% Average

Living in Nizhny Novgorod: What to Expect

Nizhny Novgorod is average by global standards (ranked #418 of 538 cities). It is 1.5% cheaper than the Russia average, based on 18 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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