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Elista
City in Kalmykia, Russia
Overview
Elista is the tranquil capital of Kalmykia, unique in Russia for its strong Buddhist and Mongolian heritage, reflected in striking temples and monuments. The city offers a relaxed vibe, local markets, and green parks, making it a pleasant spot for cultural immersion.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Kalmykia
Population
104,082
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
46.31°, 44.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$803
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$340
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
10.6°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.3°C
Record High
43.6°C
Record Low
-28.4°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
381 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
73 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
40
Nightlife
3
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESL
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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