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Cost of Living in Barnaul

Barnaul, Altayskiy Kray, Russia · Population 621,598

▲ +0% vs Russia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₽45,455 ($494)
Couple, monthly₽81,235 ($883)
Family of four, monthly₽105,597 ($1,148)

Estimated Prices in Barnaul

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₽468 ($5.09)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₽1,872 ($20.35)per meal
Cappuccino₽140 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₽10,610 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport pass₽1,716 ($18.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₽4,525 ($49.18)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₽1,311 ($14.25)per month
Fitness club membership₽1,311 ($14.25)per month
Cinema ticket₽343 ($3.73)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₽20,483 ($223)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₽14,249 ($155)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₽42,747 ($465)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Barnaul is ₽73,140 ($795) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₽45,455 ($494) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₽59,092 ($642) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₽14,249 ($155)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Sibirskiy

23 km away · Altayskiy Kray

Zarinsk

84 km away · Altayskiy Kray

Zalesovo

94 km away · Altayskiy Kray

Cherepanovo

100 km away · Novosibirskaya Oblast’

Ust’-Charyshskaya Pristan’

107 km away · Altayskiy Kray

Akutikha

112 km away · Altayskiy Kray

Aleysk

117 km away · Altayskiy Kray

Other Major Cities in Russia

Moscow

Moskva · pop. 17,332,000

₽56,662 ($616) / mo

Saint Petersburg

Sankt-Peterburg · pop. 5,601,911

₽55,720 ($606) / mo

Novosibirsk

Novosibirskaya Oblast’ · pop. 1,637,266

₽49,167 ($534) / mo

Yekaterinburg

Sverdlovskaya Oblast’ · pop. 1,468,833

₽49,167 ($534) / mo

Kazan

Tatarstan · pop. 1,329,825

₽49,167 ($534) / mo

Nizhniy Novgorod

Nizhegorodskaya Oblast’ · pop. 1,198,245

₽49,167 ($534) / mo

Chelyabinsk

Chelyabinskaya Oblast’ · pop. 1,176,770

₽49,167 ($534) / mo

Krasnodar

Krasnodarskiy Kray · pop. 1,154,885

₽49,167 ($534) / mo

Living in Barnaul

Barnaul is one of the key cities in Russia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₽45,455 ($494), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₽14,249 ($155) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₽105,597 ($1,148) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₽81,235 ($883) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Barnaul is ₽73,140 ($795). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₽59,092 ($642) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnaul expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₽45,455 ($494) per month in Barnaul including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Russia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Barnaul?
A net salary of around ₽59,092 ($642) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Barnaul with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Barnaul is ₽73,140 ($795).
How much is rent in Barnaul?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₽20,483 ($223) per month in the city centre and ₽14,249 ($155) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₽42,747 ($465).
Is Barnaul cheaper than Russia on average?
No — Barnaul is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Russia average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Barnaul?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₽10,610 ($115) in Barnaul. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₽468 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ₽140 ($2).
How do transport costs in Barnaul compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Barnaul is estimated at ₽1,716 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Barnaul are estimates based on Russia national averages adjusted for city size (population 621,598). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.