How expensive is Nizhny Novgorod compared to the rest of Russia?

Nizhny Novgorod ranks #416 out of 577 cities globally. It is 10.5% more expensive than the Russia average, based on 13 cities. The rent index is 11.6 and local purchasing power is 70.7.

What is the average rent in Nizhny Novgorod?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Nizhny Novgorod city centre costs approximately RUB 51,194 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to RUB 36,255 (saving 29%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around RUB 74,122.

Is Nizhny Novgorod affordable to live in?

Nizhny Novgorod is affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are very expensive, and local purchasing power is average.

🇷🇺 Russia · 2026

Custo de Vida em Nizhny Novgorod

10.5% acima da média de Russia

Classificada em #416 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 27.9% das cidades mundialmente

+10.5%

Custo de Vida

-15.3%

Renda

-0.8%

Supermercado

+6.2%

Poder de Compra

Comparado com a média de Russia · Ver ranking de Russia →

Preços de Renda em Nizhny Novgorod

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	RUB 51,194/mo ≈ $612	RUB 36,255/mo ≈ $433	29%
3 Quartos	RUB 74,122/mo ≈ $886	RUB 51,362/mo ≈ $614	31%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Nizhny Novgorod has a cost of living index of 26.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

26.2

Index

Sources

2.4

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

27.4

Expatistan

20.0

left out

LivingCost

25.0

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

View all 577 cities | Data collected: Numbeo outubro 2026 · LivingCost outubro 2026

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

+10.5% Expensive

Renda

-15.3% Affordable

Supermercado

-0.8% Average

Restaurantes

+24.7% Very expensive

Poder de Compra

+6.2% Average

Viver em Nizhny Novgorod: O Que Esperar

Nizhny Novgorod é affordable pelos padrões globais (classificada #416 de 577 cidades). Está 10.5% mais caro que a média de Russia, com base em 13 cidades.

Os mantimentos são average, enquanto comer fora é very expensive. Rent oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Restaurants é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é limitado: os residentes podem pagar menos bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.