At a glance
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Nomad score | 5.5 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,284 / mo | $3,426 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 16° / 6°C | 21° / 13°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 30 Good | 33 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Average high | 16.1°C | 18.3°C |
| Average low | 7.7°C | 11.4°C |
| Precipitation | 50 mm / mo | 152 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 259 h / mo | 270 h / mo |
| Humidity | 68% | 78% |
| Rain days | 8.4 / mo | 13.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.7 km/h | 15.9 km/h |
RU
Rostov-on-Don · average high by month
J 3
F 3
M 9
A 17
M 21
J 27
J 31
A 31
S 24
O 16
N 9
D 3
RU
Sochi · average high by month
J 10
F 9
M 12
A 17
M 19
J 24
J 27
A 29
S 24
O 19
N 16
D 12
Air quality
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| US AQI | 30 | 33 |
| PM2.5 | 10.6 µg/m³ | 4.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.7 µg/m³ | 5.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 37 µg/m³ | 58 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 1.4 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Startup Scene | 3.1 | 3.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Air Conditioning | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| Green Spaces | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.8 | 6.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Weather | 5.7 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 3.5 | 5.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Currency Stability | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Culture | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.7 | 8.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.8 | 2.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Internet Speed | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Food Scene | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.9 | 5.5 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Healthcare | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.4 | 6.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Political Stability | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Visa Ease | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Air Quality | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Cleanliness | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.9 | 6.3 |
| Family Friendly | 5.3 | 6.9 |
| Language Barrier | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.1 | 6.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Female Friendly | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Safety | 4.6 | 6.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Cycling | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Public Transit | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Walkability | 6.6 | 6.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Coworking Quality | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.0 | 6.9 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Jeans | $90 per pair | $78 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $54 per dress | $54 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $132 per pair | $138 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Dining Out | $72 per month | $102 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.38 per ticket | $6.58 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Coffee | $2.63 per cup | $3.35 per cup |
| Beer | $4.18 per pint | $4.18 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.77 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $42 per meal | $54 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.38 per meal | $6.58 per meal |
| Apples | $1.67 per kg | $1.67 per kg |
| Bread | $0.66 per loaf | $0.78 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.78 per bottle | $0.78 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.14 per liter | $1.37 per liter |
| Rice | $1.55 per kg | $1.61 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.74 per kg | $5.74 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Groceries | $263 per month | $263 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $26 per visit | $33 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.17 per purchase | $8.97 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Housing | $335 per month | $538 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $454 per month | $777 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $777 per month | $1,495 per month |
| Coworking Space | $143 per month | $191 per month |
| Coliving Space | $335 per month | $538 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Internet & Mobile | $13 per month | $14 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Leisure Activities | $48 per month | $60 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Haircut | $14 per visit | $19 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.17 per kg | $11 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Mobile Plan | $8.97 per month | $10 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $7.77 per month | $8.97 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.57 one-time | $7.17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $38 per month | $50 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $22 per hour | $22 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Transportation | $33 per month | $42 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.43 per trip | $1.79 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.30 per km | $0.54 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $22 per month | $26 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.83 per trip | $5.02 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.74 per liter | $0.82 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.17 per month | $8.97 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Rostov-on-Don
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Sochi
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| Utilities | $78 per month | $78 per month |