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Cost of Living in Polyarnyye Zori

Polyarnyye Zori, Murmanskaya Oblast’, Russia · Population 14,078

▼ -16% vs Russia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₽38,109 ($414)
Couple, monthly₽67,961 ($739)
Family of four, monthly₽88,203 ($959)

Estimated Prices in Polyarnyye Zori

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₽397 ($4.32)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₽1,590 ($17.28)per meal
Cappuccino₽119 ($1.30)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₽9,009 ($97.92)per month
Monthly public transport pass₽1,457 ($15.84)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₽3,842 ($41.76)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₽1,113 ($12.10)per month
Fitness club membership₽1,113 ($12.10)per month
Cinema ticket₽291 ($3.17)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₽16,694 ($181)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₽11,613 ($126)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₽34,840 ($379)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Polyarnyye Zori is ₽62,100 ($675) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₽38,109 ($414) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₽49,542 ($539) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₽11,613 ($126)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Polyarnyye Zori

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Nearby Cities

Kandalaksha

24 km away · Murmanskaya Oblast’

Apatity

44 km away · Murmanskaya Oblast’

Kirovsk

57 km away · Murmanskaya Oblast’

Monchegorsk

66 km away · Murmanskaya Oblast’

Kovda

77 km away · Murmanskaya Oblast’

Kovdor

89 km away · Murmanskaya Oblast’

Olenegorsk

93 km away · Murmanskaya Oblast’

Umba

110 km away · Murmanskaya 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 Polyarnyye Zori

Polyarnyye Zori is one of the key cities in Russia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₽38,109 ($414), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₽11,613 ($126) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₽88,203 ($959) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₽67,961 ($739) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Polyarnyye Zori is ₽62,100 ($675). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₽49,542 ($539) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyarnyye Zori expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₽38,109 ($414) per month in Polyarnyye Zori including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Russia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Polyarnyye Zori?
A net salary of around ₽49,542 ($539) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Polyarnyye Zori with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Polyarnyye Zori is ₽62,100 ($675).
How much is rent in Polyarnyye Zori?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₽16,694 ($181) per month in the city centre and ₽11,613 ($126) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₽34,840 ($379).
Is Polyarnyye Zori cheaper than Russia on average?
Yes — Polyarnyye Zori is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Russia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Polyarnyye Zori?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₽9,009 ($98) in Polyarnyye Zori. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₽397 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₽119 ($1).
How do transport costs in Polyarnyye Zori compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Polyarnyye Zori is estimated at ₽1,457 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Polyarnyye Zori are estimates based on Russia national averages adjusted for city size (population 14,078). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.