Kurgan, Russia
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)

$871

Retiree Score

70.0

Safety Index

61.3

Healthcare

24 facilities

This Ural city of 300,763 people is no winter wonderland. Kurgan's frigid, continental climate regularly brings temperatures well above 26°C in the summer and well below freezing in the winter. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the city serves as the administrative center of Kurgan Oblast. Yet, Kurgan's strategic location on the Trans-Siberian Railway and its military and industrial heritage make it an intriguing, if challenging, destination for those seeking a taste of provincial Russian life.

Can I afford Kurgan?

Total Monthly Household Income (After Tax):

Lifestyle: comfortable

You could save

$2198 / month

Savings Rate73%

Rent $259

Living Costs $543

Safety

Healthcare

100

Walkability

Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$1

Bread (loaf)—

Eggs (12)$2

Rice (1kg)—

Chicken (1kg)—

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$10

Meal (Mid-range)$114

Cappuccino$2

Water (0.33L)—

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$96

Mobile Plan (mo)$4

Gym (mo)$23

Cinema Ticket$7

Housing

1BR Center (mo)$259

1BR Outside (mo)—

3BR Center (mo)$391

3BR Outside (mo)—

Expat Life

English Proficiency

—

Expat Community

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Top Neighborhoods

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Elevation

87m

Nearest Airport

TJM (190km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary

$722

Mortgage Interest Rate

16.33%

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet

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Temperature

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Annual Rainfall

367 mm

Coworking Spaces

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Best Months to Visit

May, Jun, Jul, Aug