Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
city in far-eastern Russia
Live & travel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Dec 28, 2025
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 3°−6°
- Rain
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
Best months: July and August
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
4 missions from 3 countries
Where to eat in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
- Kolobok CaféBudget
Ul Lenina 220a
- Smak CaféBudget
Khabarovskaya ul 84а
- Black Cat CaféMid-range
Ul Chekhova 34A
- Restaurant Shanghai BluesMid-range
Pr Mira 56/2
- Taj Mahal RestaurantMid-range
Ul Antona Buyukly 38
- Furusato RestaurantSplurge
Ul Lenina 179
- Stolovaya SovyetskayaBudget
Pr Mira 106
- Nihon Mitay Sushi BarMid-range
Pr Pobedy 28v
- Restaurant ToyoharaSplurge
Komsomolskaya ul 246а
- University CanteenBudget
Kommunistichesky pr 33
- Mishka Pub
Ul Chekhova 45
- Khinkalnaya Kazbegi
Sakhalinskaya ul 113
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
The travel guide to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk lists Kolobok Café, Smak Café, Black Cat Café, Restaurant Shanghai Blues, and Taj Mahal Restaurant.
Is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Russia at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 6.8 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
Roughly $1,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Russia price levels (37% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in November?
In November Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk averages a high of 3°C, a low of -6°C and about 71 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
4 diplomatic missions, including Japan (Consulate General) and South Korea (Consulate General).
Cities in Russia
3.5 / 5Moscow
$1,650/mo · 0°C
3.5 / 5Saint Petersburg
$1,650/mo · 1°C
3.4 / 5Yekaterinburg
$1,650/mo · -6°C
3.5 / 5Vladivostok
$1,650/mo · 0°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.