Kazan is the cheapest of Russia's 8 priced cities — $808 a month in essentials, 43% below Moscow at $1,425. The average net salary of $923 covers that 1.1×. 99.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at federal subject level. PM2.5 averages 7.9 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -10°C, Jul 21°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $372 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $642 |
| Groceries | $96 |
| Dining out | $198 |
| Utilities | $117 |
| Local transport | $25 |
| Essentials / mo | $808 |
| Avg net salary | $923 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $679 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $983 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kazan, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.41 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $37.63 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.27 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.16 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.88 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.51 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.23 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.56 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.15 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.78 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.76 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.87 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.71 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.94 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.74 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.17 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.87 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.55 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.70 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.58 |
| Monthly transit pass | $25.09 |
| Taxi start | $2.26 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.50 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.85 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $110.17 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $6.86 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $6.27 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $31.53 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.27 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kazan has 99.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (federal subject level). That is the 4th-highest of 10 Russia cities we track. Russia's national figure is 101.9, so Kazan runs 2 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -10.2°C | -15.9°C | 83% | 91% | 46 mm |
| Feb | -7.9°C | -13.3°C | 82% | 82% | 42 mm |
| Mar | -2.6°C | -7.6°C | 75% | 66% | 32 mm |
| Apr | 6.1°C | 2°C | 68% | 62% | 50 mm |
| May | 13.8°C | 11.1°C | 61% | 52% | 43 mm |
| Jun | 18.1°C | 16.8°C | 65% | 49% | 34 mm |
| Jul | 20.6°C | 20.4°C | 69% | 50% | 59 mm |
| Aug | 19.1°C | 18.3°C | 69% | 49% | 39 mm |
| Sep | 12.6°C | 10.3°C | 75% | 62% | 37 mm |
| Oct | 5.5°C | 1.7°C | 79% | 77% | 52 mm |
| Nov | -1.7°C | -6.4°C | 86% | 86% | 50 mm |
| Dec | -7.3°C | -12.6°C | 86% | 90% | 45 mm |
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