Rating of Russian cities in terms of living standards 2019

Russia is great and spacious - there are 163 cities with a population of more than 100 thousand people. Someone is happy with their city, and someone wants to go somewhere else and start life anew. But where exactly to move? This question is answered rating of Russian cities in terms of living standards in 2019compiled on the basis of data from two reputable agencies - Numeo and Domofond.ru.

When compiling ratings, both sites were guided by the following criteria:

• living costs and the ability to purchase housing;
• what is the quality of this housing and whether it is affordable for the average citizen;
• how healthcare is organized and what quality it is;
• whether law enforcement is effective in combating crime;
• is it easy to get from home to work and back;
• the degree of air and water pollution.

Read also: Quality of life rating of Russian cities 2019 according to the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.

10 best cities in Russia for quality of life in 2019

10. Novosibirsk

The Siberian city with a population of one million opens the 2019 rating of Russian cities in terms of quality of life. In 2012, he entered the top three in Russia in terms of the improvement of the urban environment. True, Novosibirsk residents themselves are not delighted with their city. Up to a third of the townspeople dream of changing it to something else.

The local residents are dissatisfied with the climate, the ecological situation, as well as the lack of good work and the high crime rate.

9. Yekaterinburg

This Russian megalopolis was included in the list of the best, primarily due to the well-developed healthcare system and the good equipment of medical offices with the latest diagnostic devices. As representatives of the administration proudly state, Yekaterinburg is one of the first in medicine in Russia.

The developed infrastructure of Yekaterinburg, as well as the provision of the growing population with kindergartens and schools and an abundance of new housing, received a high assessment from Numeo. True, in terms of cost and the ratio of the purchasing power of the population, square meters in Yekaterinburg are one of the most "golden" among all Russian cities. The work of the authorities and the unfavorable environmental situation also received a low rating.

8.Moscow

The Russian capital is located in the world ranking of living standards in cities of the world at 191st place, between the capitals of Macedonia and Ukraine. Despite the developed infrastructure, an abundance of retail outlets, a high level of income, one of the favorite pastimes of Muscovites is to scold Sobyanin.

Most of the complaints from Moscow residents are caused by the work of the healthcare system, the high cost of living, as well as huge traffic jams. However, despite the high prices per square meter in the capital, the income / cost ratio in Moscow is one of the best in Russia.

7. St. Petersburg

The northern capital is a strong average in terms of living standards. None of his indicators deviate in one direction or the other. And the general impression is favorable.

According to the latest data on population migration, every year more and more people tend to come here, overtaking even Moscow. In addition to its cultural and intellectual charm, St. Petersburg is also famous for its well-developed, convenient trade infrastructure, as well as its proximity and easy accessibility abroad.

6. Surgut

As the residents of the oil capital of the Russian Federation say themselves, living here is harsh, but generally interesting. Unless, of course, you are not afraid of forty-degree frosts in winter and midges that penetrate everywhere in summer.

Citizens appreciate Surgut primarily for its developed infrastructure, as well as an abundance of shops, and good salaries. They are among the highest in Surgut in Russia - on average, 70 thousand rubles.

And the residents of Surgut are dissatisfied only with the ratio of income and expenses, as well as with the roads. The quality of the roadway in the city of "black gold" received a low rating from Domofond.

5. Domodedovo

The five leading cities in terms of living standards in Russia are opened by the Moscow Region Domodedovo. It became a city only six years ago, when its population exceeded 100 thousand.

Since then, the population in the city has increased by another third. There are several reasons for the population growth:

• proximity to Moscow;
• good ecology (basically all the noise and dirt comes from the nearby Kashirskoye highway);
• well-developed infrastructure;
• as well as an abundance of outlets for every taste and wallet.

The townspeople also have reasons for dissatisfaction, and they are quite traditional for Russia - the quality of the housing and utilities sector and the cost of living.

4. Terrible

Residents of Grozny are happy with everything - both the city itself and those who run it. They are also delighted with the quality of the road surface, because the Grozny housing and communal services work with the precision of a clock mechanism, and the city authorities care about the people not in words, but in deeds.

In addition, residents of the capital of Chechnya respect their own law enforcement agencies, which have almost completely rid the capital of crime. The city's safety level reached an impressive 9.4 out of 10.

3. Gelendzhik

The ancient city, the first inhabitants of which were still the ancient Greeks, is currently one of the top three most comfortable Russian cities in terms of living standards. A number of factors contribute to this:

• excellent climate;
• shops within walking distance;
• there is where to go in for sports;
• there is where to park the car.

It is natural that the population of this paradise is steadily increasing from year to year. The residents of Gelendzhik do not like only the ratio of expenses and income, which is due to the seasonal nature of employment. Also, many residents have problems with employment.

2. Nizhny Novgorod

According to Numbeo, Nizhny Novgorod was named the best city in terms of quality of life in Russia. In the world ranking, it is located between Miami and directly in front of the capital of Canada, Toronto.

Nizhny Novgorod received such a flattering assessment primarily due to its good (against the background of other Russian cities) ecology. But it is a millionaire city.

Also, residents of the city highly appreciated the reconstruction of many socially important spaces, including parks, squares and the railway station with the airport.

However, Russian experts regard the first place of Nizhny Novgorod in the Numbeo rating with a grain of salt, believing that enthusiastic foreign tourists, amazed by its beauty, became the reason for the city's leadership.

1. Anapa

But Domofond.ru has given primacy to the top 10 best cities in Russia in terms of living standards of one of the country's resort capitals. Anapa won the "gold" thanks to the good work of utilities, excellent ecology, as well as an easy-to-use network of public vehicles.

But the main treasure of Anapa is a marvelous climate, abounding with sunny days (the sun shines here 280 days a year). Most of the inhabitants of the Russian Federation can only dream of such an opportunity to stock up on vitamin D in plenty.

Full list of cities by living standards 2019 (Table)