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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
70
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$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
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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