What is the cost of living in Rostov-on-Don?

The cost of living in Rostov-on-Don is 80.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.1). Groceries are 64.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 64.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately RUB 27,677 per month. Local purchasing power index is 66.6 (NYC = 100).

🇷🇺 Russia · #511 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Rostov-on-Don?

Q: Should I move to Rostov-on-Don?

Rostov-on-Don, Russia has a cost of living 80.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.1). It is ranked #511 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 66.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

80.9% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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vs NYC

RUB 27,677

1-BR, city centre (estimated)

66.6

Purchasing Power

Moderate

Purchasing Power

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

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Cost breakdown: Rostov-on-Don

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

19.1 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 27,677/mo

1-BR, outside centre RUB 17,418/mo

3-BR, city centre RUB 48,247/mo

3-BR, outside centre RUB 31,167/mo

Save by going outside centre 37% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

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