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What is the average cost of housing in Russia?
If you are thinking about moving to Russia, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...
"The cost of housing in Russia varies greatly depending on the region and type of housing. Generally, the cost of renting an apartment in Russia is relatively affordable compared to other countries, while the cost of buying a home is higher. Prices for housing in Moscow and St. Petersburg tend to be higher than in other parts of the country," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Russia.
"Much higher. I could rent a house on the beach in South Carolina for the price of a 2 room flat here. Expect to pay $1200-1800 a month if you live alone," commented one expat who made the move to Moscow, Russia.
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What is the average cost of housing in Russia?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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