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| Expense | Yekaterinburg | Chelyabinsk | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.47 | $5.47 | Yekaterinburg |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.89 | $21.89 | Yekaterinburg |
| Cappuccino | $1.64 | $1.64 | Yekaterinburg |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $124 | $124 | Yekaterinburg |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.06 | $20.06 | Yekaterinburg |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.90 | $52.90 | Yekaterinburg |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.32 | $15.32 | Yekaterinburg |
| Fitness club membership | $15.32 | $15.32 | Yekaterinburg |
| Cinema ticket | $4.01 | $4.01 | Yekaterinburg |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $244 | $244 | Yekaterinburg |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $170 | $170 | Yekaterinburg |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $509 | $509 | Yekaterinburg |
| Total single-person budget | $534 | $534 | Yekaterinburg |
| Average net salary | $855 | $855 |
Yekaterinburg is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Yekaterinburg runs about $534 versus $534 in Chelyabinsk — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Yekaterinburg 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 Yekaterinburg · Full cost of living in Chelyabinsk