🇷🇺 Russia · #386 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Yekaterinburg

Close to the Russia average

Ranked #386 of 538 cities · More expensive than 28.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to Russia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Yekaterinburg

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom RUB 32,455/mo ≈ $457 RUB 24,341/mo ≈ $343 25%
3-Bedroom RUB 56,531/mo ≈ $796 RUB 42,398/mo ≈ $597 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.6% Average
Rent
+2.7% Average
Groceries
+0.8% Average
Restaurants
+4.6% Average
Purchasing Power
-2.7% Average

Living in Yekaterinburg: What to Expect

Yekaterinburg is average by global standards (ranked #386 of 538 cities). It is 1.6% more expensive 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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