Cost of Living in Yekaterinburg
Summary of cost of living in Yekaterinburg, Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 103,945.0TL (190,361.8руб), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 28,885.0TL (52,899.0руб), excluding rent.
- Yekaterinburg is 42.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Yekaterinburg is, on average, 58.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 491.44 TL | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 2,184.16 TL | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 273.02 TL | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 81.91 TL | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 109.21 TL | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 127.86 TL | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 63.02 TL | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 24.49 TL | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 46.99 TL | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 26.06 TL | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 27.74 TL | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 69.78 TL | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 241.49 TL | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 95.22 TL | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 198.14 TL | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 39.46 TL | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 36.73 TL | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 44.00 TL | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 56.74 TL | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.79 TL | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 14.58 TL | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 66.30 TL | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 34.28 TL | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 327.62 TL | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 49.14 TL | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 116.03 TL | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 136.51 TL | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 18.02 TL | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,037.48 TL | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 103.20 TL | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 26.36 TL | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 245.72 TL | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 33.50 TL | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,526,180.35 TL | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,778,268.58 TL | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 5,961.37 TL | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 312.24 TL | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 443.13 TL | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,131.07 TL | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,037.48 TL | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 225.24 TL | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 20,021.45 TL | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 327,623.69 TL | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,471.25 TL | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,238.76 TL | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,323.88 TL | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,436.57 TL | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 30,373.45 TL | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 18,504.67 TL | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 49,923.61 TL | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 34,582.50 TL | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,314.76 TL | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,138.12 TL | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 38,669.77 TL | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.42 |
Prices in Yekaterinburg
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Last update: 23 November 2025
Last update: 23 November 2025
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Костя Козлов (コヤ)
on Aug 25, 2025:
74k per month realistic. I have about 200k+ per month, Maxim have 35k per month
Maxim
on Aug 19, 2022:
74000 rub per month is lie , about 30000-35000 more realistic.