Cost of Living in Novosibirsk
Summary of cost of living in Novosibirsk, Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,405.0$ (183,335.5руб), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 659.4$ (50,268.8руб), excluding rent.
- Novosibirsk is 62.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Novosibirsk is, on average, 88.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 600.00 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) | 500.00 руб | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 175.00 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 300.00 руб | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 226.92 руб | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 97.78 руб | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 56.67 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 88.82 руб | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 45.86 руб | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 55.20 руб | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 144.46 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 396.04 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 179.30 руб | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 380.32 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 73.63 руб | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 65.98 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 71.93 руб | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 121.34 руб | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 27.62 руб | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 23.67 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 95.00 руб | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 54.67 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 71.58 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 158.18 руб | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 249.50 руб | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 руб | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 2,575.00 руб | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 руб | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 48.28 руб | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 700.00 руб | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 60.27 руб | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,000,000.00 руб | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,616,666.67 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 8,592.68 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 470.00 руб | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 670.79 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 4,072.73 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,566.67 руб | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 500.00 руб | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 26,933.33 руб | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 375,000.00 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 5,476.92 руб | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,192.31 руб | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,083.33 руб | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 7,045.45 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 41,906.25 руб | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 26,687.50 руб | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 77,500.00 руб | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 55,454.55 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 18,232.07 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,916.02 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 64,171.65 руб | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 21.60 | |
Prices in Novosibirsk
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Last update: 11 April 2026
Last update: 11 April 2026
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The main issue with the above is assuming center location and very large apartment (two or more rooms), vs the more typical situation of a studio or one bedroom apartment (tho still comfortable sized) and located just on the edge of the center. (walking to the opera house for me is around 30 minutes if I take it slow, 22 minutes if I am in a hurry)
My girlfriend has a one bedroom in the center, for 25,000+2,000 a month rent/utilties. and it it literaly 5 minute stroll from the opera house