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The best places to live in Russia

Arcadia scores 34 places in Russia, from Tomsk at about $500 a month to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at about $900. 5 are by the sea, 6 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly temperate. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 4/5.

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Places
34
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Median cost / mo
~$710
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
4/5

The standouts in Russia

Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 34 places Arcadia scores in Russia, not the whole country.

All 34 places in Russia

Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Russia?

Across the 34 places Arcadia scores in Russia the median is about $708 a month for one person, from Tomsk at around $500 to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at around $900. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.

What is the cheapest place to live in Russia?

Tomsk, at about $500 a month. It is the cheapest of the 34 places Arcadia scores in Russia, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.

Which place in Russia has the best internet?

Moscow, rated 5 out of 5. The typical rating across the 34 places is 4 out of 5.

How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Russia?

The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Moscow. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.

Which of these actually fits you?

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