11.2% below the Russia average
Ranked #511 of 577 cities · More expensive than 11.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Russia average · See Russia ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | RUB 27,792/mo ≈ $331 | RUB 17,490/mo ≈ $208 | 37% |
| 3-Bedroom | RUB 48,447/mo ≈ $577 | RUB 31,297/mo ≈ $373 | 35% |
Rostov-on-Don has a cost of living index of 19.1 (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.
Rostov-on-Don is affordable by global standards (ranked #511 of 577 cities). It is 11.2% cheaper than the Russia average, based on 13 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is affordable. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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