4.7% below the Russia average
Ranked #489 of 577 cities · More expensive than 15.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to Russia average · See Russia ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | RUB 51,194/mo ≈ $610 | RUB 36,255/mo ≈ $432 | 29% |
| 3-Bedroom | RUB 74,122/mo ≈ $883 | RUB 51,362/mo ≈ $612 | 31% |
Nizhny Novgorod has a cost of living index of 20.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Nizhny Novgorod is affordable by global standards (ranked #489 of 577 cities). It is 4.7% cheaper than the Russia average, based on 13 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is very expensive. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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