How expensive is Rostov-on-Don compared to the rest of Russia?

Rostov-on-Don ranks #511 out of 577 cities globally. It is 11.2% cheaper than the Russia average, based on 13 cities. The rent index is 11.1 and local purchasing power is 66.6.

What is the average rent in Rostov-on-Don?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rostov-on-Don city centre costs approximately RUB 27,677 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to RUB 17,418 (saving 37%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around RUB 48,247.

Is Rostov-on-Don affordable to live in?

Rostov-on-Don is affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is average.

🇷🇺 Russia · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Rostov-on-Don

11.2% under Russia-genomsnittet

Placering #511 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 11.4% av städerna i världen

-11.2%

Levnadskostnader

-19.0%

Hyra

-7.8%

Livsmedel

0.0%

Köpkraft

Jämfört med Russia-genomsnittet · Se Russia-ranking →

Hyrespriser i Rostov-on-Don

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	RUB 27,677/mo ≈ $331	RUB 17,418/mo ≈ $208	37%
3 rum	RUB 48,247/mo ≈ $577	RUB 31,167/mo ≈ $373	35%

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera. · 2026

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Rostov-on-Don has a cost of living index of 19.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

19.1

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Gap between sources