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Cost of Living in Kotlas

Kotlas, Arkhangel’skaya Oblast’, Russia · Population 55,614

▼ -6% vs Russia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₽42,688 ($464)
Couple, monthly₽76,231 ($829)
Family of four, monthly₽99,036 ($1,076)

Estimated Prices in Kotlas

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₽442 ($4.80)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₽1,766 ($19.20)per meal
Cappuccino₽132 ($1.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₽10,010 ($109)per month
Monthly public transport pass₽1,619 ($17.60)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₽4,269 ($46.40)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₽1,236 ($13.44)per month
Fitness club membership₽1,236 ($13.44)per month
Cinema ticket₽324 ($3.52)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₽19,044 ($207)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₽13,248 ($144)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₽39,744 ($432)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kotlas is ₽69,000 ($750) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₽42,688 ($464) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₽55,494 ($603) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₽13,248 ($144)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Koryazhma

28 km away · Arkhangel’skaya Oblast’

Velikiy Ustyug

58 km away · Vologodskaya Oblast’

Luza

78 km away · Kirovskaya Oblast’

Zheshart

178 km away · Komi

Mikun

217 km away · Komi

Vylgort

222 km away · Komi

Syktyvkar

226 km away · Komi

Velsk

245 km away · Arkhangel’skaya Oblast’

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 Kotlas

Kotlas is one of the key cities in Russia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₽42,688 ($464), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₽13,248 ($144) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₽99,036 ($1,076) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₽76,231 ($829) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kotlas is ₽69,000 ($750). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₽55,494 ($603) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kotlas expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₽42,688 ($464) per month in Kotlas including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Russia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kotlas?
A net salary of around ₽55,494 ($603) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kotlas with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kotlas is ₽69,000 ($750).
How much is rent in Kotlas?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₽19,044 ($207) per month in the city centre and ₽13,248 ($144) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₽39,744 ($432).
Is Kotlas cheaper than Russia on average?
Yes — Kotlas is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Russia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kotlas?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₽10,010 ($109) in Kotlas. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₽442 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ₽132 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kotlas compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kotlas is estimated at ₽1,619 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kotlas are estimates based on Russia national averages adjusted for city size (population 55,614). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.