What is the cost of living in Krasnoyarsk?

The cost of living in Krasnoyarsk is 75.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 24.4). Groceries are 59.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 61.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately RUB 24,008 per month. Local purchasing power index is 56.9 (NYC = 100).

🇷🇺 Russia · #439 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Krasnoyarsk?

Q: Should I move to Krasnoyarsk?

Krasnoyarsk, Russia has a cost of living 75.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 24.4). It is ranked #439 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 56.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

75.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-75.6%

vs NYC

RUB 24,008

1-BR, city centre (estimated)

56.9

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Krasnoyarsk

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

24.4 Affordable

Rent

9.6 Very affordable

Groceries

40.3 Affordable

Restaurants

38.9 Affordable

Purchasing Power

56.9 Weak

Estimated rent in Krasnoyarsk

1-BR, city centre RUB 24,008/mo

1-BR, outside centre RUB 15,109/mo

3-BR, city centre RUB 41,742/mo

3-BR, outside centre RUB 26,965/mo

Save by going outside centre 37% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

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