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Cost of Living in Nizhniy Tagil

Nizhniy Tagil, Sverdlovskaya Oblast’, Russia · Population 328,157

▲ +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 Nizhniy Tagil

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 Nizhniy Tagil 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

Baranchinskiy

32 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Verkhnyaya Salda

37 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Kushva

43 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Nizhnyaya Salda

48 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Krasnouralsk

48 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Nevyansk

50 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Kirovgrad

54 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Verkhniy Tagil

59 km away · Sverdlovskaya 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 Nizhniy Tagil

Nizhniy Tagil 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 Nizhniy Tagil 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 Nizhniy Tagil expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₽45,455 ($494) per month in Nizhniy Tagil 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 Nizhniy Tagil?
A net salary of around ₽59,092 ($642) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nizhniy Tagil with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nizhniy Tagil is ₽73,140 ($795).
How much is rent in Nizhniy Tagil?
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 Nizhniy Tagil cheaper than Russia on average?
No — Nizhniy Tagil is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Russia average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Nizhniy Tagil?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₽10,610 ($115) in Nizhniy Tagil. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₽468 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ₽140 ($2).
How do transport costs in Nizhniy Tagil compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nizhniy Tagil is estimated at ₽1,716 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nizhniy Tagil are estimates based on Russia national averages adjusted for city size (population 328,157). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.