Cost of Living in Chelyabinsk
Summary of cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,045.7 (₽168,290.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $555.4 (₽45,690.5), excluding rent.
- Chelyabinsk is 54.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Chelyabinsk is, on average, 74.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₽550.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₽3,200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₽450.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₽300.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₽350.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₽210.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₽97.62 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₽37.25 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₽94.83 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₽51.89 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₽52.92 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₽102.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₽438.47 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₽192.78 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₽370.43 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₽61.24 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₽66.90 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₽67.47 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₽98.66 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₽30.62 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₽26.46 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₽133.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₽47.50 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₽400.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₽67.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₽147.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₽240.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₽44.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₽1,600.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₽150.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₽80.47 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₽600.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₽67.78 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₽2,000,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₽2,500,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₽6,305.56 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₽403.33 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₽700.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₽2,837.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₽1,500.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₽600.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₽10,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₽10,000.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₽3,750.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₽6,666.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₽5,750.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₽31,000.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₽25,333.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₽56,666.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₽36,666.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₽17,790.78 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₽12,146.97 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₽54,590.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.34 | |
Prices in Chelyabinsk
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Last update: 11 July 2026
Last update: 11 July 2026
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