City in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Cost of living in Nizhny Novgorod
How much a month costs in Nizhny Novgorod
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $958–1,500 (₽80,000–125,000).
Prices in Nizhny Novgorod
Typical 2026 ranges in RUB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RUB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₽35,000–60,000 | $419–719 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₽22,000–35,000 | $263–419 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₽700–1,400 | $8.4–16.8 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₽3,500–7,000 | $42–84 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₽350–600 | $4.2–7.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₽1,000–2,200 | $12–26 |
| Cappuccino | ₽230–380 | $2.8–4.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₽250–450 | $3.0–5.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₽35–55 | $0.42–0.66 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₽250–450 | $3.0–5.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₽2,500–5,500 | $30–66 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₽500–900 | $6.0–10.8 |
Value for money: 57/100
A value score of 57/100 means Nizhny Novgorod gives more quality of life per dollar than 56% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 47/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 13 places we cover in Russia.
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Cost of living across Russia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhny Novgorod | $958–1,500 | 57/100 |
| Olkhon Island | $958–1,560 | 51/100 |
| Novosibirsk | $1,080–1,680 | 48/100 |
| Irkutsk | $1,020–1,800 | 46/100 |
| Kazan | $1,200–2,040 | 36/100 |
| Kaliningrad | $1,260–2,160 | 29/100 |
| Murmansk | $1,260–2,160 | 26/100 |
| Yekaterinburg | $1,320–2,280 | 24/100 |
| Vladivostok | $1,320–2,280 | 29/100 |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | $1,440–2,280 | 21/100 |
| Sochi | $1,500–2,510 | 21/100 |
| Saint Petersburg | $1,560–2,630 | 14/100 |
| Moscow | $2,040–3,350 | 5/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Nizhny Novgorod?
About $479–695 on a lean budget, $958–1,500 for a comfortable month and $2,160–3,590 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Nizhny Novgorod?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₽35,000–60,000 ($419–719) a month in the center and ₽22,000–35,000 ($263–419) outside it.
How much does food cost in Nizhny Novgorod?
A local meal is ₽350–600 ($4.2–7.2); a mid-range restaurant is ₽1,000–2,200 ($12–26) per person.
Is Russia expensive?
Prices in Russia are about 32% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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