Cost of Living in Yekaterinburg
Summary of cost of living in Yekaterinburg, Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,369.6$ (191,821.1руб), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 657.3$ (53,209.8руб), excluding rent.
- Yekaterinburg is 57.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Yekaterinburg is, on average, 76.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,050.00 руб | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 4,000.00 руб | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 500.00 руб | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 150.00 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 200.00 руб | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 235.38 руб | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 116.54 руб | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 46.00 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 85.29 руб | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 47.03 руб | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 50.40 руб | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 126.86 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 470.60 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 166.92 руб | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 391.22 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 70.21 руб | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 67.18 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 80.59 руб | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 101.81 руб | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 25.57 руб | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 27.37 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 121.67 руб | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 59.33 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 575.00 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 90.00 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 212.50 руб | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 250.00 руб | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 33.00 руб | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 2,000.00 руб | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 194.50 руб | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 48.28 руб | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 360.00 руб | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 59.45 руб | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,795,000.00 руб | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 3,256,666.67 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 10,718.40 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 579.00 руб | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 787.50 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 3,611.11 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,900.00 руб | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 400.00 руб | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 36,666.67 руб | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 600,000.00 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 6,583.33 руб | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,625.00 руб | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,583.33 руб | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 8,625.00 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 50,833.33 руб | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 33,125.00 руб | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 88,333.33 руб | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 61,250.00 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 18,766.26 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,838.60 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 69,482.14 руб | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.23 |
Prices in Yekaterinburg
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Last update: 3 November 2025
Last update: 3 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.