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Nal’chik

City in Kabardino-Balkar, Russia

Overview

Nal'chik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkar Republic, sits at the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains and is famed for its mineral springs, lush parks, and broad avenues. The city offers a blend of spa resorts, scenic beauty, and welcoming local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Kabardino-Balkar
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
43.50°, 43.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$811
Local Cost
$368
Local Income
$380
Cashless
50
English
25
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-27.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
0
Cafes
39
Nightlife
4
Parks
19
Transport
98
Walk Score
98
Footways
196.0
Airport
NAL
Distance
2 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
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 68/100.

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