Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 68% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 372 (kr29) | kr150 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 239 (kr19) | kr85 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 86 (kr7) | kr38 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 73 (kr5.75) | kr14 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (kr9) | kr32 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 192 (kr15) | kr20 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 256 (kr20) | kr43 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (kr8) | kr17 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (kr3.29) | kr13 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 85 (kr7) | kr9 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 626 (kr50) | kr81 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (kr8) | kr20 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (kr2.86) | kr10 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,841 (kr8,064) | kr12,078 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,147 (kr4,208) | kr10,088 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,203 (kr570) | kr797 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,237 (kr4,295) | kr8,998 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,475 (kr2,413) | kr6,853 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,092 (kr562) | kr621 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 570 (kr45) | kr164 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,541 (kr1,230) | kr2,390 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,124 (kr485) | kr488 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 542 (kr43) | kr43 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 417 (kr33) | kr230 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,442 (kr510) | kr622 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,889 (kr229) | kr294 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,752 (kr535) | kr789 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,365 (kr425) | kr1,009 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,017,690 (kr159,760) | kr314,482 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (kr3.99) | kr15 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,468 (kr116) | kr467 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 595 (kr47) | kr408 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 91 (kr7) | kr37 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (kr45) | kr82 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,545 (kr122) | kr500 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 192 (kr15) | kr37 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 122 (kr10) | kr31 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 104 (kr8) | kr18 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 102 (kr8) | kr12 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (kr7) | kr17 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 497 (kr39) | kr202 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,132 (kr90) | kr297 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (kr47) | kr209 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,473 (kr354) | kr455 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,938 (kr153) | kr541 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 334 (kr26) | kr77 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 171 (kr14) | kr49 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 192 (kr15) | kr42 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 46,580 (kr3,688) | kr3,632 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.68 (kr0.29) | kr0.88 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,222 (kr176) | kr211 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 162 (kr13) | kr54 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 611 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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