Nizhniy Novgorod, Nizhegorodskaya Oblast’, Russia · Population 1,198,245
▲ +8% vs Russia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ₽503 ($5.47) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ₽2,014 ($21.89) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ₽151 ($1.64) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ₽11,411 ($124) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ₽1,846 ($20.06) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ₽4,866 ($52.90) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ₽1,410 ($15.32) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ₽1,410 ($15.32) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ₽369 ($4.01) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₽22,433 ($244) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ₽15,606 ($170) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₽46,817 ($509) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Nizhniy Novgorod is ₽78,660 ($855) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₽49,167 ($534) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₽63,917 ($695) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₽15,606 ($170)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
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₽49,167 ($534) / moNizhniy Novgorod is one of the key cities in Russia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₽49,167 ($534), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₽15,606 ($170) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ₽114,410 ($1,244) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₽87,953 ($956) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Nizhniy Novgorod is ₽78,660 ($855). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₽63,917 ($695) per month.