Cost of Living in Nizhny Novgorod
Summary of cost of living in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,066.1$ (166,098.0руб), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 573.4$ (46,095.4руб), excluding rent.
- Nizhny Novgorod is 50.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Nizhny Novgorod is, on average, 66.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 950.00 руб | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 3,000.00 руб | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 475.00 руб | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 80.00 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 175.00 руб | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 200.00 руб | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 106.21 руб | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 36.08 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 86.75 руб | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 45.29 руб | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 47.63 руб | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 123.53 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 381.02 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 187.11 руб | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 342.46 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 61.39 руб | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 60.22 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 70.50 руб | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 100.02 руб | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 25.14 руб | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 23.96 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 118.17 руб | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 59.38 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 87.22 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 151.11 руб | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 220.00 руб | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 руб | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,275.00 руб | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 150.00 руб | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 72.42 руб | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 600.00 руб | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 60.31 руб | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,000,000.00 руб | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 3,250,000.00 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 9,042.01 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 464.29 руб | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 590.00 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,363.64 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,266.67 руб | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 500.00 руб | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 26,731.90 руб | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 310,000.00 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 6,250.00 руб | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 4,250.00 руб | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 10,500.00 руб | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 9,666.67 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 45,000.00 руб | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 29,230.77 руб | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 78,125.00 руб | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 57,500.00 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 21,715.90 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 13,943.42 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 60,070.25 руб | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.91 |
Prices in Nizhny Novgorod
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Last update: 23 October 2025
Last update: 23 October 2025
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Stojan
on Nov 15, 2024:
I have a plan with my wife to co.e and living in Novgorod i also try to find anr open a restourant there
Alex
on Apr 02, 2024:
I have been to Nizhny Novgorod many times.Amazing place.People here are very kind and friendly.And this city is also very clean,safe and cheap.I will probably go again.