Cost of Living in Vladivostok

Summary of cost of living in Vladivostok, Russia:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,777.6$ (212,118.6руб), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 776.4$ (59,292.5руб), excluding rent.
  • Vladivostok is 50.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Vladivostok is, on average, 72.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 17.68 $ 5.24-32.74
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 52.38 $ 32.74-78.57
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 6.40 $ 5.24-6.81
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.31 $ 1.17-3.93
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.27 $ 2.61-3.93
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.95 $ 1.31-3.27
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.05 $ 0.85-3.27
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.64 $ 0.46-0.92
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.60 $ 1.18-1.90
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.61 $ 0.40-0.95
White Rice (1 lb) 0.73 $ 0.59-1.07
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.46 $ 1.57-2.83
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.79 $ 2.91-5.94
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.93 $ 1.43-3.56
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 4.97 $ 2.38-5.35
Apples (1 lb) 1.14 $ 0.71-1.48
Bananas (1 lb) 1.07 $ 0.83-1.19
Oranges (1 lb) 1.16 $ 0.83-1.48
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.15 $ 0.71-1.48
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.34 $ 0.29-0.48
Onions (1 lb) 0.36 $ 0.26-0.59
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.62 $ 1.31-1.96
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.18 $ 0.85-1.31
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 9.82 $ 7.86-19.64
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.12 $ 1.05-1.31
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.55 $ 1.57-3.92
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 3.14 $ 2.62-3.27
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.60 $ 0.59-0.65
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 16.25 $ 13.09-19.41
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 1.96 $ 1.96-2.62
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 0.84 $
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 6.68 $ 6.29-7.07
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.82 $ 0.76-0.87
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,010.25 $ 32,736.59-39,283.91
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 39,283.91 $ 39,283.91-39,283.91
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 177.60 $ 111.30-333.91
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 6.21 $ 5.24-6.81
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 9.01 $ 7.86-11.79
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 56.74 $ 32.74-65.47
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 58.93 $
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 5.50 $ 3.67-6.55
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 488.87 $ 471.41-523.79
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 120.03 $ 26.19-157.14
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 51.07 $ 18.33-104.76
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 86.42 $ 64.16-104.76
Men's Leather Business Shoes 127.67 $ 98.21-157.14
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 644.91 $ 549.97-785.68
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 473.59 $ 419.03-523.79
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,331.29 $ 1,113.04-1,571.36
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 894.80 $ 785.68-1,047.57
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 280.41 $ 218.97-322.38
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 210.86 $ 182.48-255.47
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 907.31 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 22.17 18.00-30.00

Prices in Vladivostok

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Last update: 23 November 2025
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