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Cost of Living in Verkhnyaya Salda

Verkhnyaya Salda, Sverdlovskaya Oblast’, Russia · Population 39,766

▼ -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 Verkhnyaya Salda

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 Verkhnyaya Salda 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 Verkhnyaya Salda

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Nearby Cities

Nizhnyaya Salda

10 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Nizhniy Tagil

37 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Krasnouralsk

44 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Baranchinskiy

52 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Kushva

54 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Nevyansk

66 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Alapayevsk

71 km away · Sverdlovskaya Oblast’

Kirovgrad

74 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 Verkhnyaya Salda

Verkhnyaya Salda 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 Verkhnyaya Salda 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 Verkhnyaya Salda expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₽38,109 ($414) per month in Verkhnyaya Salda 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 Verkhnyaya Salda?
A net salary of around ₽49,542 ($539) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Verkhnyaya Salda with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Verkhnyaya Salda is ₽62,100 ($675).
How much is rent in Verkhnyaya Salda?
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 Verkhnyaya Salda cheaper than Russia on average?
Yes — Verkhnyaya Salda 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 Verkhnyaya Salda?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₽9,009 ($98) in Verkhnyaya Salda. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₽397 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₽119 ($1).
How do transport costs in Verkhnyaya Salda compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Verkhnyaya Salda is estimated at ₽1,457 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Verkhnyaya Salda are estimates based on Russia national averages adjusted for city size (population 39,766). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.