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| Expense | Smolensk | Nizhniy Novgorod | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.09 | $5.47 | Smolensk |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.35 | $21.89 | Smolensk |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.64 | Smolensk |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $124 | Smolensk |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.66 | $20.06 | Smolensk |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.18 | $52.90 | Smolensk |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.25 | $15.32 | Smolensk |
| Fitness club membership | $14.25 | $15.32 | Smolensk |
| Cinema ticket | $3.73 | $4.01 | Smolensk |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $223 | $244 | Smolensk |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $155 | $170 | Smolensk |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $465 | $509 | Smolensk |
| Total single-person budget | $494 | $534 | Smolensk |
| Average net salary | $795 | $855 |
Smolensk is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Smolensk runs about $494 versus $534 in Nizhniy Novgorod — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Nizhniy Novgorod leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Smolensk · Full cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod