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 1,764.9€ (166,569.4руб), excluding rent (using our estimator).
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 488.5€ (46,108.0руб), excluding rent.
Nizhny Novgorod is 49.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
Rent in Nizhny Novgorod is, on average, 68.0% lower than in Columbus.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	10.60 €	5.16-21.19
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	31.79 €	26.49-63.57
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	5.30 €	4.24-5.30
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	0.87 €	0.74-3.18
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	2.38 €	1.59-5.30
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	2.12 €	1.06-3.18
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	1.10 €	0.74-1.59
Bottled Water (12 oz)	0.38 €	0.32-0.53
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	0.92 €	0.74-1.17
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	0.48 €	0.34-0.64
White Rice (1 lb)	0.50 €	0.43-0.62
Eggs (12, Large Size)	1.30 €	0.89-1.53
Local Cheese (1 lb)	4.06 €	3.27-5.29
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	1.96 €	1.54-3.36
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	3.60 €	2.16-4.33
Apples (1 lb)	0.64 €	0.43-0.96
Bananas (1 lb)	0.63 €	0.48-0.89
Oranges (1 lb)	0.75 €	0.58-0.96
Tomatoes (1 lb)	1.07 €	0.63-1.44
Potatoes (1 lb)	0.26 €	0.14-0.48
Onions (1 lb)	0.25 €	0.16-0.38
Lettuce (1 Head)	1.30 €	0.53-1.59
Bottled Water (50 oz)	0.60 €	0.37-0.99
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	6.36 €	4.24-13.24
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	0.92 €	0.64-1.19
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	1.60 €	1.27-2.65
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	2.33 €	2.12-2.86
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.40 €	0.37-0.42
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	13.51 €	12.71-24.37
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	1.59 €	1.06-3.18
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	0.77 €	0.68-0.85
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	6.36 €	3.18-10.60
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.64 €	0.59-0.72
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	29,137.47 €	21,614.70-37,084.05
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	29,667.24 €	26,488.61-37,084.05
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	92.59 €	54.04-126.09
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	4.94 €	3.71-6.36
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	6.38 €	4.77-8.48
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	24.72 €	16.95-52.98
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	13.42 €	10.60-19.07
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	5.30 €	4.77-7.42
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	284.59 €	158.93-429.94
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	3,284.59 €	1,271.45-5,297.72
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	71.90 €	21.19-105.95
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	46.62 €	21.19-105.95
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	118.06 €	52.98-158.93
Men's Leather Business Shoes	102.42 €	63.57-127.15
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	462.35 €	317.86-688.70
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	304.62 €	243.70-370.84
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	774.79 €	635.73-1,059.54
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	562.88 €	423.82-794.66
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	230.09 €	196.87-344.52
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	147.90 €	98.43-187.02
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	648.89 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	18.91	11.00-28.00