Russian Cities
Compare the main Russian destinations for your expat move or trip: quality of life, cost, expat friendliness.
High cost
Moscou
Oblast de Moscou
~8 000 French nationals13 millions inhabitants
Quality of life3.8/5
Safety3.5/5
Employment4.2/5
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Moderate cost
Saint-Petersbourg
Region de Saint-Petersbourg
~3 500 French nationals5,6 millions inhabitants
Quality of life4.0/5
Safety3.8/5
Employment3.3/5
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Affordable cost
Kazan
Tatarstan
~500 French nationals1,3 million inhabitants
Quality of life3.7/5
Safety4.2/5
Employment2.8/5
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Moderate cost
Sotchi
Krasnodar
~800 French nationals480 000 inhabitants
Quality of life4.0/5
Safety4.0/5
Employment2.5/5
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