Russia

Cost of Living in Chelyabinsk

Monthly Total

$1,059

$18,533

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$371

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$23

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$371

$6,493

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$119

$2,083

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$86

$1,505

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$84

$1,470

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$150

$2,625

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$176

$3,080

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$52

$910

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$20

$350

Monthly Total

$1,059

$18,533

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