City in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Cost of living in Yekaterinburg
How much a month costs in Yekaterinburg
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,320–2,280 (₽110,000–190,000).
Prices in Yekaterinburg
Typical 2026 ranges in RUB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RUB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₽40,000–80,000 | $479–958 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₽25,000–45,000 | $299–539 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₽600–1,400 | $7.2–16.8 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₽3,500–7,500 | $42–90 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₽300–550 | $3.6–6.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₽1,100–2,600 | $13–31 |
| Cappuccino | ₽200–380 | $2.4–4.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₽250–450 | $3.0–5.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₽40–60 | $0.48–0.72 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₽250–550 | $3.0–6.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₽1,000–2,000 | $12–24 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₽3,000–6,500 | $36–78 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₽400–800 | $4.8–9.6 |
Value for money: 24/100
A value score of 24/100 means Yekaterinburg gives more quality of life per dollar than 23% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 45/100. It's the 8th 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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Yekaterinburg
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Yekaterinburg?
About $659–958 on a lean budget, $1,320–2,280 for a comfortable month and $3,110–5,990 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Yekaterinburg?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₽40,000–80,000 ($479–958) a month in the center and ₽25,000–45,000 ($299–539) outside it.
How much does food cost in Yekaterinburg?
A local meal is ₽300–550 ($3.6–6.6); a mid-range restaurant is ₽1,100–2,600 ($13–31) per person.
Is Russia expensive?
Prices in Russia are about 32% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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