Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 454 ($5.91) | $15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 378 ($4.92) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 204 ($2.65) | $4.30 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 ($1.10) | $0.93 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 ($1.53) | $3.99 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 205 ($2.66) | $4.27 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 ($5.41) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 ($1.45) | $3.96 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 ($0.65) | $1.68 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 ($0.84) | $2.47 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 ($9) | $15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 142 ($1.85) | $2.09 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 ($0.59) | $2.66 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 89,132 ($1,159) | $2,041 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,809 ($739) | $1,469 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,096 ($92) | $161 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,135 ($561) | $1,546 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,605 ($333) | $1,062 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,296 ($56) | $104 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 569 ($7) | $62 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 37,005 ($481) | $312 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,394 ($161) | $151 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 609 ($8) | $9 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 988 ($13) | $23 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,097 ($53) | $53 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,540 ($46) | $33 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,852 ($115) | $99 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,871 ($167) | $118 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,197,050 ($41,574) | $23,152 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 ($0.66) | $0.80 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,627 ($34) | $25 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,010 ($13) | $20 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 442 ($5.75) | $5.78 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 705 ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,978 ($26) | $130 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 365 ($4.74) | $6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 269 ($3.50) | $3.81 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 345 ($4.48) | $5.37 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 142 ($1.84) | $4.67 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 181 ($2.36) | $2.04 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,181 ($15) | $24 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,706 ($22) | $39 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 691 ($9) | $21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,303 ($147) | $39 | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,794 ($49) | $65 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 482 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 235 ($3.06) | $4.74 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 324 ($4.22) | $5.77 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,842 ($817) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.87 ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,964 ($65) | $33 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 227 ($2.95) | $7 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 832 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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