Top expat cities

Russia

Kazan

#3 Top 5 cities

Kazan is a somewhat more affordable and well-functioning regional capital, but with a smaller international scene.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: -8°C až 26°C

Night: -13°C až 16°C

Climate

Continental climate with warm summers and a cold snowy winter.

Distance to the sea

800 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇿Uzbeks
  • 🇰🇿Kazakhs
  • 🇹🇷Turkish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities