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
Population
1Â 243Â 500
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
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
5/10
Everyday street crime is moderate, but scams, road risk, strict laws, policing, and detention risk remain important for foreign residents.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
River flooding, intense rain, severe winter cold, heatwaves, drought, and wildfire smoke are the principal hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
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