How expensive is Perm compared to the rest of Russia?

Perm ranks #526 out of 577 cities globally. It is 20.9% cheaper than the Russia average, based on 13 cities. The rent index is 10.3 and local purchasing power is 73.8.

What is the average rent in Perm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Perm city centre costs approximately RUB 25,861 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to RUB 16,275 (saving 37%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around RUB 45,005.

Is Perm affordable to live in?

Perm is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇷🇺 Russia · 2026

Cost of Living in Perm

20.9% below the Russia average

Ranked #526 of 577 cities · More expensive than 8.8% of cities worldwide

-20.9%

Cost of Living

-24.8%

Rent

-8.0%

Groceries

+10.8%

Purchasing Power

Compared to Russia average · See Russia ranking →

Rent Prices in Perm

Apartment	City Centre	Outside Centre	You Save
1-Bedroom	RUB 25,861/mo ≈ $308	RUB 16,275/mo ≈ $194	37%
3-Bedroom	RUB 45,005/mo ≈ $536	RUB 29,073/mo ≈ $346	35%

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Perm has a cost of living index of 17.0 (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.

17.0

Index

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0.0

Gap between sources