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Kandalaksha
City in Murmansk, Russia
Overview
Kandalaksha is a small city in Russia's Murmansk region, sitting on the scenic shores of the White Sea. It's known for its untouched nature, proximity to Arctic landscapes, and as a gateway to the Kandalaksha Nature Reserve. The city offers a peek into northern Russian life with a calm, authentic atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Murmansk
Population
28,438
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
67.16°, 32.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$863
Local Cost
$497
Local Income
$350
Cashless
65
English
25
Temperature
0.0°C
Summer Avg
12.8°C
Winter Avg
-11.6°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
-32.4°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
801 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
73 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
58.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 54/100.
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