Russia is large and wide - it has 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? Answers this question ranking of Russian cities by living standards in 2019, compiled 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 expenses and the opportunity to purchase housing;
• what quality is this housing and is it affordable for the average citizen;
• how healthcare is organized and what quality it is;
• Is law enforcement effectively combating crime?
• Is it easy to get from home to work and back?
• degree of air and water pollution.

10 best cities of Russia in terms of quality of life in 2019

10. Novosibirsk

Opens the ranking of Russian cities 2019 in terms of quality of life, the Siberian city with a million people. In 2012, he entered the top three in Russia in terms of urban environment improvement. True, the Novosibirsk people themselves are not enthusiastic about their city. Change it to some other dream up to a third of the townspeople.

Local residents are dissatisfied with the climate, environmental conditions, as well as the lack of good work and high crime rates.

9. Yekaterinburg

This Russian metropolis was included in the list of the best, primarily due to its well-developed healthcare system and the well-equipped medical facilities with the latest diagnostic devices. As representatives of the administration proudly say, in medicine Yekaterinburg is one of the first in Russia.

Numeo praised the developed infrastructure of Yekaterinburg, as well as the provision of a growing population with kindergartens and schools and an abundance of new housing. True, from the point of view 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 adverse environmental situation were also rated low.

8. Moscow

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

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

7. Saint Petersburg

The northern capital is a strong average in terms of living standards. None of his indicators evades either one way or the other. And the overall impression is favorable.

According to the latest migration data, more and more people are trying to come here every year, even ahead of Moscow. In addition to cultural and intellectual charm, Peter is also famous for its well-developed, convenient trading infrastructure, as well as the proximity and easy accessibility of foreign countries.

6. Surgut

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

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

And Surgutans are dissatisfied only with the ratio of income and expenses, as well as with roads. The quality of the roadway in the city of "black gold" was poorly rated by Domofond.

5. Domodedovo

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

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

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

Citizens also have reasons for dissatisfaction, and they are quite traditional for Russia - this is the quality of housing and communal services and the cost of living.

4. Terrible

The inhabitants of Grozny are satisfied with everything - both the city itself and those who govern it. They are also delighted with the quality of the road surface, because the Grozny housing and communal services work with the accuracy of the clockwork, and the city authorities take care of the people not in words, but in deeds.

In addition, residents of the capital of Chechnya respect their own law enforcement agencies, which almost completely saved the capital from crime. The level of security in the city reached an impressive score of 9.4 out of 10.

3. Gelendzhik

The ancient city, the first inhabitants of which were still ancient Greeks, is currently one of the top three most comfortable Russian cities in terms of living. This is facilitated by a number of factors:

• great climate;
• shops within walking distance;
• there is where to exercise;
• there is where to park the car.

It is logical that the population of this paradise is steadily increasing from year to year. Gelendzhik residents 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.

Such a flattering assessment of Nizhny Novgorod was primarily due to the good (compared to other Russian cities) ecology. But he is a millionaire city.

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

However, Russian experts relate to Numbeo's first place in the Numbeo rating with a degree of skepticism, believing that enthusiastic foreign tourists, struck by its beauty, became the reason for the leadership of the city.

1. Anapa

But Domofond.ru gave the championship in the top 10 best cities of Russia in terms of living in one of the resort capitals of the country. Anapa won the “Gold” thanks to the good work of public utilities, excellent ecology, and a convenient network of public vehicles.

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

A complete list of cities by standard of living 2019 (table)

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