🇷🇺 Russia · #435 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Samara

2.7% below the Russia average

Ranked #435 of 538 cities · More expensive than 19.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to Russia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Samara

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom RUB 22,409/mo ≈ $311 RUB 16,807/mo ≈ $233 25%
3-Bedroom RUB 38,982/mo ≈ $541 RUB 29,237/mo ≈ $406 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.7% Average
Rent
-2.2% Average
Groceries
-4.1% Average
Restaurants
-3.2% Average
Purchasing Power
+3.6% Average

Living in Samara: What to Expect

Samara is average by global standards (ranked #435 of 538 cities). It is 2.7% cheaper than the Russia average, based on 18 cities.

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

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

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