The average monthly payment for utilities in Russia is RUB 5.5 thousand. Naryan-Mar ranks first among Russian cities for the high cost of housing and utility services in 2024, with an average cost of approximately RUB 9.4 thousand per month.

Khanty-Mansiysk, Salekhard, and Surgut are among the top 10 most expensive cities for housing and utility costs, with average costs of RUB 7.8, 7.7, and 7.4 thousand respectively.

Makhachkala has the cheapest municipal services, with residents paying approximately RUB 2.7 thousand per month. Other cities with low payments for housing and utility bills include Irkutsk, Grozny, and Elista, with average monthly costs of RUB 3.9, 4.1, and 4.2 thousand respectively.