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Cost of Living in Verkhniy Ufaley

Verkhniy Ufaley, Chelyabinskaya Oblast’, Russia · Population 22,548

▼ -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 Verkhniy Ufaley

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 Verkhniy Ufaley 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 Verkhniy Ufaley

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Nearby Cities

Snezhinsk

31 km away · Chelyabinskaya Oblast’

Kasli

37 km away · Chelyabinskaya Oblast’

Nyazepetrovsk

39 km away · Chelyabinskaya Oblast’

Kyshtym

42 km away · Chelyabinskaya Oblast’

Ozërsk

44 km away · Chelyabinskaya Oblast’

Polevskoy

45 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Sysert

62 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Karabash

63 km away · Chelyabinskaya 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 Verkhniy Ufaley

Verkhniy Ufaley 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 Verkhniy Ufaley 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 Verkhniy Ufaley expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₽38,109 ($414) per month in Verkhniy Ufaley 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 Verkhniy Ufaley?
A net salary of around ₽49,542 ($539) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Verkhniy Ufaley with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Verkhniy Ufaley is ₽62,100 ($675).
How much is rent in Verkhniy Ufaley?
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 Verkhniy Ufaley cheaper than Russia on average?
Yes — Verkhniy Ufaley 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 Verkhniy Ufaley?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₽9,009 ($98) in Verkhniy Ufaley. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₽397 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₽119 ($1).
How do transport costs in Verkhniy Ufaley compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Verkhniy Ufaley is estimated at ₽1,457 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Verkhniy Ufaley are estimates based on Russia national averages adjusted for city size (population 22,548). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.