🇷🇺 Russia · #470 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Rostov-on-Don?

65.2% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-65.2%
vs NYC
RUB 28,328
Estimated rent in
66.6
Purchasing Power
Moderate
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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The numbers

Cost breakdown — Rostov-on-Don

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
34.8 Very affordable
Rent
11.1 Very affordable
Groceries
35.6 Affordable
Restaurants
35.4 Affordable
Purchasing Power
66.6 Moderate

Estimated rent in Rostov-on-Don

1-BR — City centre RUB 28,328/mo
1-BR — Outside centre RUB 21,246/mo
3-BR — City centre RUB 49,381/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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