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Vladivostok, Russia City Intelligence

Vladivostok is an indexed city in Russia (Eastern Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~592K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Vladivostok spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Vladivostok is a eastern europe city of about ~592K in Russia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Vladivostok sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (66/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~592K
View of Vladivostok, Russia

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Composite profile

Overall score

66/100

Use the Vladivostok profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Russia and across Eastern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall66/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality62/100
Energy74/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

66/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

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Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Vladivostok data table

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Vladivostok city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score66/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living68/100Vladivostok's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality62/100Vladivostok's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy74/100Vladivostok's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety67/100Vladivostok's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed70/100Vladivostok's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk68/100Vladivostok's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience68/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety60/100
Low crime61/100
Personal safety61/100
Night safety55/100
Road safety62/100

Vladivostok has a moderate safety estimate (60/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life69/100
Healthcare65/100
Education69/100
Green space92/100
Cleanliness63/100
Infrastructure70/100
Mobility60/100

Vladivostok has a high quality-of-life estimate (69/100), with notable strengths in green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness69/100
Education69/100
Green space92/100
Overall safety60/100

Vladivostok scores high for family living (69/100), helped by parks and green space.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability69/100
Walkability75/100
Cycling59/100
Infrastructure70/100

Vladivostok is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability68/100
Healthcare65/100
Cleanliness63/100
Outdoor lifestyle56/100

Vladivostok is high for retirement (68/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.

Emergency and public safety in Vladivostok

Local public safety guidance for Vladivostok, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Vladivostok, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Russia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Vladivostok

Healthcare context for Vladivostok, with national-level information from Russia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Vladivostok, see the Russia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Vladivostok

Local mobility context for Vladivostok, with national-level context from Russia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Vladivostok, see the Russia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Vladivostok. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Vladivostok

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Vladivostok will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Vladivostok air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Vladivostok drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Vladivostok

Is Vladivostok worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (69/100), with nearby nature such as Russky Island, Mount Kholodilnik.

Is Vladivostok good for families?

Strong (69/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Vladivostok affordable?

More affordable than average; about 60,400 RUB/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Vladivostok?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Vladivostok's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, logistics.

What is the climate in Vladivostok?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 12.5°C.

Does Vladivostok have universities?

Higher education is good (57/100).

What is healthcare like in Vladivostok?

Healthcare access is good (55/100).

Is Vladivostok good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (65/100).

What nature is near Vladivostok?

Within ~170 km: Russky Island, Mount Kholodilnik.

Explore Vladivostok modules

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Cost of Living in Vladivostok

Vladivostok's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Vladivostok

Vladivostok's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Vladivostok

Vladivostok's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Vladivostok

Vladivostok's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Vladivostok

Vladivostok's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Vladivostok

Vladivostok's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Vladivostok

Cost of living estimates for Vladivostok — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Vladivostok

Climate profile for Vladivostok — Humid Continental climate, annual average 12.5°C, comfort score 74/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Vladivostok

Economy and jobs profile for Vladivostok — regional center, economy score 55/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, logistics. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Vladivostok

Education profile for Vladivostok — mixed education base, education score 54/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Vladivostok

Healthcare and retirement profile for Vladivostok — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 55/100, retirement score 65/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Vladivostok

Source-attributed visual context for Vladivostok using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Vladivostok

Weekend trip planning checklist for Vladivostok — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Vladivostok

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Vladivostok

Estimate a monthly budget for Vladivostok using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Vladivostok

Plan a trip budget for Vladivostok using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Vladivostok

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Vladivostok. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Khabarovsk, Russia

Same region · about 646 km from Vladivostok. Explore Khabarovsk's city intelligence profile.

Seoul, South Korea

Cross-border · about 744 km from Vladivostok. Explore Seoul's city intelligence profile.

Incheon, South Korea

Cross-border · about 769 km from Vladivostok. Explore Incheon's city intelligence profile.

Nagoya, Japan

Cross-border · about 982 km from Vladivostok. Explore Nagoya's city intelligence profile.

Tokyo, Japan

Cross-border · about 1063 km from Vladivostok. Explore Tokyo's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Vladivostok — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Vladivostok — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Vladivostok FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Vladivostok, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Vladivostok

Is Vladivostok worth visiting?

Vladivostok has a high quality-of-life estimate (69/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Russky Island, Mount Kholodilnik and Eagle's Nest Hill within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Vladivostok?

Vladivostok has a high quality-of-life estimate (69/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 69/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Vladivostok?

A single resident of Vladivostok spends roughly 60,400 RUB per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 32,100 RUB. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Russia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Vladivostok?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Vladivostok is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Vladivostok?

Vladivostok's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and education and research. Vladivostok has a regional economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and logistics.

Is Vladivostok good for digital nomads and remote work?

Vladivostok offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 59/100.

What are the education options in Vladivostok?

Vladivostok is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Mathematics, Business and Humanities.

Is Vladivostok a good place to study?

Vladivostok offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.

What is healthcare like in Vladivostok?

Vladivostok has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 55/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Vladivostok a good place to retire?

Vladivostok offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 65/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Vladivostok?

Vladivostok has a humid continental climate, averaging about 12.5°C annually with roughly 697 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Vladivostok a safe place to live?

Vladivostok has a moderate safety estimate (60/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

How easy is it to get around Vladivostok?

Vladivostok indexes a walkability score of 75 and a cycling score of 59 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Vladivostok?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Vladivostok include Russky Island, Mount Kholodilnik and Eagle's Nest Hill. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Vladivostok good for families?

Vladivostok scores high for family living (69/100), helped by parks and green space.

What outdoor activities are there around Vladivostok?

Vladivostok rates 56/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 92/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Russky Island, Mount Kholodilnik and Eagle's Nest Hill supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Vladivostok profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Russia and across Eastern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (74/100) and internet speed (70/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (62/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Russia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Vladivostok appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.