Rostov-on-Don
The climate here is steppe, temperate continental. Winters are windy, but snow and frost are rare. But in the summer, city residents face intense heat, +40 is the usual temperature for Rostov. Getting an air conditioner or, at worst, a fan will not be superfluous here.
The main environmental problem of the city is harmful emissions from vehicles passing through in transit. But the city has a high level of security. A survey of the local population showed that Rostovites feel protected on the streets and are not afraid to start a business.
Rostov is suitable for both life and career. Photo: flickr.com, author Alexxx Malev
Living in Rostov will be comfortable for people who move here to earn money. There are enough jobs for both the local population and migrants.
Rostov-on-Don in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 1,137,904 people.
- The average salary is 37,602 rubles.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 15,925 rubles, purchase - 2,284,536 rubles.
Rostov-on-Don or Krasnodar?
These are the two largest cities in the south of the Russian Federation. Where should we go anyway? Let's try to compare Rostov as an alternative to Krasnodar when moving to the south.
Rostov-on-Don
So:
- Population . In terms of population, Rostov is larger than Krasnodar
- Job . In terms of the number of enterprises, Rostov also outperforms Krasnodar. More jobs (less people have come here in the last 10 years, so less competition means fewer visitors)
- Administrative factor . Rostov is considered the center of the Southern Federal District, so all the main structures of the south are located here, and not in Krasnodar (for example, the central offices of agricultural holdings, Sberbank, VTB, military and security services)
- Climate . Since Rostov is located 250 km to the north, the climate here is somewhat milder. In addition, Rostov is located in close proximity to the Sea of Azov, which somewhat softens and balances the humidity and air temperature, especially on hot summer days. I compared when I traveled from Krasnodar to Rostov in August in Krasnodar +39, in Rostov +34
- Infrastructure . This is another plus for Rostov: traffic jams are much less here (in Rostov-on-Don there are wider avenues and transport communications connecting different areas of the city, since streets were designed back in Soviet times, but Krasnodar was built much less in those years and the city center still contains many narrow streets, and the main highways are congested)
- Distance to the sea . This criterion is the same for both cities (although it is not 1 thousand km, like from Moscow, but only a few hours by train or car)
- Transport node . It is not for nothing that Rostov-on-Don is considered the gates of the Caucasus. From here it is easier to get to any point in the south if you like to travel.
- Architecture . The city on the Don has more attractions, simply because it is older: the streets were designed long ago, as were the city districts. There are many more places to walk. If you compare the embankment along the Don and the Kuban embankment, then the Rostov one wins anyway.
These are just some parameters - you can compare individually and Rostov may lose to Krasnodar for you personally. But if you are considering moving to the south, keep in mind that in addition to Krasnodar there is also Rostov-on-Don.
In general, there are a lot of useful facts about Kuban: where is it better to live in the Krasnodar Territory
And there is a whole list of cities where you can move to the south of Russia:
- Novorossiysk
- Sochi
- Stavropol
- Pyatigorsk
- Volgograd
- Astrakhan
- Yeysk
- Anapa
Taganrog
A small and cozy resort town on the Azov coast attracts tourists with low prices, and new residents with the prospect of a quiet, comfortable life. The climate is mild, but compared to the Krasnodar Territory, it is a little colder here. The average air temperature in summer is 30 degrees Celsius, and in winter it stays around zero.
Taganrog Bay. Photo: wikimedia.org
There are also plenty of prospects for working in the city. There are a lot of large industrial enterprises here, where workers are constantly needed. However, the environment suffers greatly from this, as in most Russian cities.
Taganrog in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 248,643 people.
- Average salary - 34,057 rubles.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 8,682 rubles, purchase - 1,460,047 rubles.
Moving to Krasnodar in 2021
Krasnodar has become a city with a population of over a million and is second only to Moscow, St. Petersburg and some other Russian cities in terms of population. Three times the city of Krasnodar was recognized as the best city for doing business.
Why do people choose Krasnodar to move to permanent residence in 2021?
First of all, for the climate of the city, and secondly for reasonable housing prices per square meter compared to other cities with a population of over a million. Another factor why people choose Krasnodar is its investment attractiveness.
The city has good opportunities for different types of investments , for example, investments in real estate, business, construction or land, because this city is the cultural, industrial and, of course, tourist center of the entire region.
Yeysk
By analogy with Taganrog, Yeysk also does not have a cold, snowy winter, since the climate is temperate continental. In summer it is warm here, but there is no suffocating heat below +50.
If you suffer from heart disease, lung disease, skin problems and various allergies, Yeysk is ideal for you. This is because there are many sources of mineral waters and deposits of medicinal silt mud, which have a positive effect on health.
The ecology here is generally favorable. There is little transit transport in Yeysk. However, local residents complain about the port, which has caused regular emissions of petroleum products into the environment.
The port of Yeysk is the only thing that causes inconvenience to residents. Photo: wikimedia.org
The city is perfect for a calm, measured life, which is why there are so many young families and retirees. Sellers and general workers can easily find work here, and larger regions are suitable for highly qualified specialists.
Yeysk in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 83,094 people.
- The average salary is RUB 34,177.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 8,292 rubles, purchase - 1,955,084 rubles.
Krasnodar
One of the most attractive cities to live in Russia is the capital of Kuban. People who come here can be divided into two categories: migrants from neighboring countries and Russians from the North.
Krasnodar has a fairly developed infrastructure in all sectors. There are business centers and parks for walking with children. The straight line distance to the Black Sea is 90 km, along the highway 120 km. This means that you can reach the treasured coast in just a couple of hours. The climate here is considered moderately warm, but temperature shocks also occur.
It's nice to walk around Krasnodar. Photo: pixabay.com, author Andrey Golovin
Summer in Krasnodar begins in May, and in July the air temperature can reach +50 degrees. In winter, the thermometer mark rarely drops below 0, but there have been cases of cold temperatures down to -15...-20 degrees.
Krasnodar in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 932,629 people.
- The average salary is 40,924 rubles.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 13,000 rubles, purchase - 2,045,44 rubles.
Advantages of living in Krasnodar
There are two main advantages of living in Krasnodar: the climate and the presence of a large number of resort-climatic zones in the Krasnodar region itself or close to it. The Krasnodar region is washed by two seas, the Black and Azov. From the east the Caucasus Range.
In the Krasnodar region there is a steppe, rivers, mountains, and seas. Another big advantage is that the city has good amenities. A large number of supermarkets, shopping and entertainment centers, a very large selection of sports sections, a large selection of educational institutions. As well as entertainment venues.
Salaries in the city of Krasnodar are higher than in the entire Krasnodar region. There is also another advantage of the city of Krasnodar, this is an extensive network of trams; special rails have been created for them throughout the city.
Comparison of real estate prices in Krasnodar and other cities of the Krasnodar region
Average apartment sales price per square meter for 2021:
- Krasnodar: from 67,720 rubles sq.m.
- Gelendzhik: from 101,630 rubles per sq.m.
- Novorossiysk: from 67,250 rubles per sq.m.
- Anapa: from 70,370 rubles per sq.m.
- Yeysk: from 48,500 rubles per sq.m.
- Sochi: 151,030 rubles per sq.m.
Anapa
Anapa has long become one of the most popular seaside resorts for families with children. The climate here is dry Mediterranean. Thanks to this, it is more comfortable here in winter than in Sochi, where the air humidity is very high. Summer in Anapa is hot and dry, so it is better to spend it, if possible, on the coast.
There is an extremely low crime rate here, even during the tourist season. Therefore, this is one of the best places in Russia to live. And not only that, there are also plenty of jobs here.
Anapa has good infrastructure for living. Photo: wikimedia.org
Almost 15% of all vacancies are occupied by the trade sector. This is understandable - in 3 months of one tourist season, people here can earn a comfortable life before the start of the next one.
Anapa in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 88,879 people.
- The average salary is RUB 36,357.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 14,686 rubles, purchase - 3,213,027 rubles.
Reason 5. You can earn decent money here
The unemployment rate in Krasnodar is one of the lowest in Russia - 0.5%. And this despite the fact that the region is one of the leaders in terms of population influx in recent years. Visitors are distributed evenly among the villages and do not stay only in Krasnodar.
But the level of unemployment is one thing, the real opportunity to get a job is another.
We contacted HeadHunter (a job and personnel search site hh.ru). They did a study for us on work for financial specialists in Krasnodar.
The number of vacancies in Krasnodar in the field of “Accounting, management accounting, finance” in the summer of 2021 compared to last summer increased by 34%, which is 10% higher than the Russian average.
The average salary in Krasnodar in the field of “Accounting, management accounting, finance” in the summer of 2021 is 29,000 rubles. There are also offers, as in Moscow, for the chief accountant or internal auditor from 100,000 rubles, for financial managers and economists - about 80,000 rubles.
Novorossiysk
Novorossiysk also belongs to the regions of the southern federal district. This is one of the most promising cities in Russia. Not so long ago it was an inconspicuous resort place, but now Novorossiysk is an example for other southern cities to follow. apartment prices still for a Black Sea resort.
The climate in Novorossiysk is temperate-subtropical. Summers here are quite comfortable, and winters almost never happen. Local residents don’t bother buying winter tires for their cars, and brave souls also swim at temperatures of +10 and below.
Admiral Serebryakov Embankment in Novorossiysk is a favorite place for citizens. Photo: wikimedia.org
In terms of ecology, improvements are also planned here. The authorities obliged the owners to install nano-filters at industrial facilities that pollute the atmosphere. And the proximity to the sea and natural greenery are in themselves an excellent filter against car emissions and other urban “evil spirits”.
Novorossiysk in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 274,956 people.
- The average salary is 37,123 rubles.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 10,655 rubles, purchase - 2,568,372 rubles.
Gelendzhik
This city on the Black Sea coast is a real paradise in terms of climate. 250 sunny days a year winters are warm, and summers are without sweltering heat. The ecology here is at a high level - the combination of mountain and sea air has a beneficial effect on health. There are no large industrial plants in the city, which is also a big plus for the city’s reputation.
It is comfortable to live and work in Gelendzhik. Photo: flickr.com, author Alexxx Malev
Among the local residents surveyed, the vast majority consider Gelendzhik the safest city to live and work. The infrastructure here is developing at a frantic pace, and is suitable for people of different social statuses and ages.
Gelendzhik in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 116,884 people.
- The average salary is RUB 38,497.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 16,040 rubles, purchase - 3,815,506 rubles.
Sochi
This city is ideal for those who have dreamed of living and working by the sea all their lives. After the end of the 2014 Olympics, the crime situation in the city began to improve dramatically. There are much fewer robberies and robberies, which pleases both local residents and tourists.
But there are more and more jobs here in construction, taxis, catering and real estate sales every year. You can earn quite a lot in them, but the price level in Sochi can unpleasantly surprise city guests.
Sochi is the best city in southern Russia for earning money. Photo: Pixabay.com, author bolotina-o
Sochi is the only city where you can ski down the ski slope in the morning and swim in the sea in the evening. In winter, the temperature on the coast rarely drops below 5 degrees. In summer it is hot here, up to +40 and above, but it is quite comfortable to be near the water.
Sochi in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 443,562 people.
- The average salary is 52,685 rubles.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 21,870 rubles, purchase - 5,164,261 rubles.
Criterias of choice
You need to approach the choice of a permanent place to live thoroughly, weighing all the pros and cons of this step, reading reviews of people who have already taken this action. First of all, the important points that the place must meet are determined:
- Locality: city or town. Small villages are well suited for an inexpensive holiday away from the bustle of the city. Medium and large - offer sea, sun and lots of entertainment. They will be comfortable for families with children and single people. Cities have a high price level, but offer all the amenities for life.
- Distance to sea: determines climate and ecology. The closer, the better and cleaner the air, but places near the mountains are in no way inferior in these parameters. There is less sun here, which means it is more comfortable for older people.
- Prices: in large cities, especially those specializing in tourism and health resorts, they are higher for everything. It will be cheaper in villages some distance from the coast. Here, to ensure a comfortable life, you can have a lower income. The most expensive price tag will be in Sochi, and the large Krasnodar will offer a fairly acceptable level.
- Company and age: family, alone, with friends. For a group of young people, places with a variety of entertainment and nightclubs are preferable. If you have a child, it is better to consider cities and towns that specialize in children's recreation. A couple in love will most likely prefer a secluded village in a mountainous region. Old-age pensioners will like small villages where they can buy a house with a plot to grow their own fruits and vegetables. This is also suitable for large families, because... Having a vegetable garden will be of great help to the family budget.
- Infrastructure: transport links. It is necessary to take into account not only intercity, but also domestic. In the Krasnodar Territory, minibuses, trains, and buses run between settlements. This allows you to live in a small village and travel to larger settlements for entertainment. In cities, internal transport is well developed, but in villages it is worse. You may need your own car to get around.
- Other factors: housing prices. Real estate will be more expensive in the city, and cheaper in the villages. They are influenced by the distance to the sea, attractiveness for vacationers and tourists. In cities, it is necessary to study the areas, because... The cost depends significantly on this. You can consider a budget option: live in the suburbs and commute to the city for work.
Sevastopol
In the central part of the city the climate is temperate continental, while in the coastal zone it gradually turns into subtropical. A large number of attractions attract tourists. Local residents are proud of the history of their hometown and the gorgeous nature.
Sevastopol is rich in attractions. Photo: pixabay.com, author Anna Ilarionova
The most popular jobs here are related to production and trade. Extraction and processing of seafood is one of the leading industries in the region.
Sevastopol in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 449,138 people.
- The average salary is 35,385 rubles.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 22,571 rubles, purchase - 2,948,450 rubles.
Astrakhan
Southern cities are not only the Black Sea or Azov coasts. Many people underestimate the northern south of Russia - Astrakhan, but in vain. The climate here is temperate continental. In the city on the Volga, you can also live well and earn money without being distracted by frost and snowfall.
It is not difficult for a migrant to find work here. There are many industrial enterprises in Astrakhan, which is good for the regional economy, but bad for the environment.
Astrakhan is rich in attractions. Photo: wikimedia.org
The Caspian Sea is located near Astrakhan. You can get to it along the Volga by renting a boat or by car. The city is famous for fishing and delicious, inexpensive watermelons.
Astrakhan in numbers for 2021:
- Population - 529,793 people.
- The average salary is RUB 34,966.
- The average cost of a one-room apartment: rent - 11,600 rubles, purchase - 2,129,170 rubles.
Video: “Heads and Tails” in Astrakhan
These 10 southern cities of Russia are best suited for moving to permanent residence if you want to earn good money and live quietly near the sea. Statistical data on salaries was taken from the resource "trud.com", data on the cost of renting and selling apartments - from "naydidom.com".
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