Vladivostok - Post Report Question and Answers
What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?
For official personnel, housing was almost entirely townhouses with a few apartment buildings post was trying to get rid of. You can see the US consulate from the main townhouse complex, making the drive about 5-10 minutes in good weather and a walk approximately 15-20. As others have noted, driving and even walking in winter adds a number of dangers. Strongly recommend 4x4 cars with winter tires and buy snow boots and/or attachable winter traction devices to your boots. - Jun 2017
Consulate employees mostly live in townhouses nearby. They are very large and well-equipped. Housing here is very good in general. - Apr 2012
Lots of modern housing, though pricey. Many places have a view of the bay. - Jun 2009
Abundant, but expensive and not safe in terms of overall security or xenophobia. - Apr 2009
