Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 457 (kr34) | kr131 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 367 (kr28) | kr82 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (kr15) | kr39 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 (kr5.96) | kr12 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 109 (kr8) | kr32 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (kr16) | kr22 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 411 (kr31) | kr56 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (kr8) | kr19 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (kr2.98) | kr12 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 59 (kr4.45) | kr10 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 604 (kr45) | kr97 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (kr11) | kr20 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (kr3.29) | kr13 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 35% 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 132,786 (kr9,970) | kr11,583 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,272 (kr4,526) | kr9,449 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,169 (kr538) | kr848 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 66,723 (kr5,010) | kr8,736 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,564 (kr2,070) | kr6,800 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,308 (kr323) | kr587 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 476 (kr36) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 27,616 (kr2,074) | kr2,600 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,710 (kr729) | kr552 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 558 (kr42) | kr61 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 776 (kr58) | kr131 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,284 (kr397) | kr736 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,334 (kr250) | kr300 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,377 (kr629) | kr906 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,844 (kr889) | kr1,028 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,479,370 (kr186,165) | kr291,253 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (kr3.93) | kr14 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,512 (kr189) | kr613 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 561 (kr42) | kr321 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 35% 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 562 (kr42) | kr35 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 766 (kr57) | kr82 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,109 (kr158) | kr500 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 362 (kr27) | kr37 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 256 (kr19) | kr19 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 321 (kr24) | kr18 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 103 (kr8) | kr11 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (kr12) | kr16 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 931 (kr70) | kr217 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,136 (kr160) | kr369 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 660 (kr50) | kr219 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,851 (kr890) | kr698 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,530 (kr340) | kr637 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 460 (kr35) | kr86 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 244 (kr18) | kr48 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 264 (kr20) | kr47 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,449 (kr4,689) | kr3,682 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.98 (kr0.22) | kr0.94 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,418 (kr407) | kr196 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 227 (kr17) | kr50 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 533 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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