- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 35% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 351 (₨379) | ₨266 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 254 (₨274) | ₨158 | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (₨144) | ₨159 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (₨66) | ₨43 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 79 (₨85) | ₨74 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 149 (₨161) | ₨44 | + 266% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 297 (₨320) | ₨87 | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 83 (₨90) | ₨98 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 29 (₨31) | ₨16 | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (₨65) | ₨89 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 608 (₨656) | ₨643 | + 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 90 (₨97) | ₨75 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (₨38) | ₨26 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 69,642 (₨75,059) | ₨32,879 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,716 (₨43,883) | ₨12,000 | + 266% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,247 (₨6,733) | ₨5,606 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,850 (₨45,105) | ₨34,867 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 21,963 (₨23,671) | ₨17,478 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,963 (₨4,271) | ₨8,312 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 433 (₨467) | ₨1,366 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 30,104 (₨32,446) | ₨30,500 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,733 (₨8,334) | ₨9,000 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 474 (₨511) | ₨1,225 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 527 (₨568) | ₨1,040 | - 45% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 83% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,465 (₨6,968) | ₨3,233 | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,379 (₨3,642) | ₨2,333 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,303 (₨6,793) | ₨3,625 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,106 (₨8,737) | ₨2,167 | + 303% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 66% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,244,480 (₨1,341,281) | ₨758,843 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (₨49) | ₨57 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,100 (₨2,264) | ₨945 | + 139% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 395 (₨425) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 455 (₨490) | ₨220 | + 123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 463 (₨499) | ₨625 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,519 (₨1,637) | ₨1,000 | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 224 (₨241) | ₨175 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 184 (₨198) | ₨229 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 197 (₨212) | ₨317 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (₨75) | ₨50 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 81 (₨87) | ₨55 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 793 (₨855) | ₨125 | + 584% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 69% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,068 (₨2,229) | ₨1,236 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 637 (₨687) | ₨400 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,702 (₨10,457) | ₨750 | + 1294% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,964 (₨3,195) | ₨1,775 | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 357 (₨385) | ₨2,167 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 199 (₨215) | ₨150 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 235 (₨254) | ₨140 | + 81% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,775 (₨35,324) | ₨15,000 | + 135% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.10 (₨5.49) | ₨2.00 | + 175% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,862 (₨4,162) | ₨1,500 | + 177% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 124 (₨133) | ₨190 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 43% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨148,867
(руб 138,124)
in Saint Petersburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨104,000
in Agra.
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