Vladivostok, Russia

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Cost of living in Vladivostok

Real monthly costs in Vladivostok, Russia — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Vladivostok ranks 7th of 8 priced cities in Russia on cost — $1,050 a month in essentials, 30% above Kazan, the cheapest. The average net salary of $857 covers that 0.8×. 103.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at federal subject level. PM2.5 averages 12.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -11°C, Aug 22°C.

Essentials / mo$1,050rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women103.5ages 20–39, federal subject level
Avg net salary$857monthly, after tax

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$445
Rent, 1-bed city centre$665
Groceries$120
Dining out$245
Utilities$221
Local transport$19
Essentials / mo$1,050
Avg net salary$857
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$815
Rent, 3-bed city centre$1,275

Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Vladivostok, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$12.54
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$37.63
McMeal at McDonald's$6.59
Cappuccino, regular$3.26
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$1.51
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$2.38
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$1.23
Water, 0.33 L bottle$0.67

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.65
White bread, 500 g$0.67
White rice, 1 kg$1.62
Eggs, 12$2.35
Local cheese, 1 kg$12.54
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$6.04
Apples, 1 kg$2.70
Bananas, 1 kg$2.11
Tomatoes, 1 kg$2.99
Potatoes, 1 kg$0.77
Onions, 1 kg$0.97
Water, 1.5 L bottle$1.15

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$0.63
Monthly transit pass$18.59
Taxi start$2.51
Taxi, 1 km$0.63
Gasoline, 1 L$0.86
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$211.57
Internet, 60 Mbps+$8.94
Mobile plan, monthly$8.22

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$43.90
Cinema, one seat$4.58

Dating-age sex ratio

Vladivostok has 103.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (federal subject level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Russia cities we track. Russia's national figure is 101.9, so Vladivostok runs 2 above 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.

Air qualityPM2.5 12.2µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month22°CAug
Coolest month-11°CJan
Wettest month227 mmAug
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan-10.8°C-16.9°C63%35%11 mm
Feb-7.4°C-13°C64%42%13 mm
Mar-0.5°C-5.1°C69%50%34 mm
Apr4.7°C0.8°C73%55%43 mm
May10.9°C8.5°C79%62%77 mm
Jun15.4°C14.6°C87%77%97 mm
Jul20.5°C22°C88%75%110 mm
Aug22°C23.8°C85%73%227 mm
Sep17.9°C17.4°C78%52%76 mm
Oct10.5°C7.2°C68%41%61 mm
Nov0.8°C-4.2°C65%41%57 mm
Dec-7.8°C-13.5°C62%33%12 mm

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