Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 486 (€4.72) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 370 (€3.60) | €10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (€1.92) | €6 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (€0.80) | €1.23 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 110 (€1.07) | €4.23 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (€2.01) | €3.84 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 414 (€4.03) | €6 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (€1.09) | €2.85 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (€0.39) | €2.33 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (€0.65) | €1.07 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 621 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 140 (€1.36) | €2.06 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (€0.44) | €1.82 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 95,380 (€928) | €2,208 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,458 (€569) | €1,690 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,534 (€73) | €320 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 44,183 (€430) | €1,479 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,073 (€273) | €1,125 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,176 (€41) | €406 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 492 (€4.79) | €27 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,521 (€258) | €361 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,830 (€96) | €121 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 558 (€5.43) | €16 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 776 (€8) | €16 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,220 (€41) | €83 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,334 (€32) | €34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,817 (€76) | €97 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,077 (€108) | €112 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,663,350 (€25,915) | €29,123 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.50) | €1.91 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,512 (€24) | €66 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 545 (€5.30) | €22 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 562 (€5.47) | €5.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 766 (€7) | €5.06 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,109 (€21) | €34 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 362 (€3.53) | €4.55 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 256 (€2.49) | €3.75 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 335 (€3.26) | €4.36 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 105 (€1.03) | €2.28 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (€1.52) | €2.34 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,138 (€11) | €31 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,889 (€18) | €55 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 660 (€6) | €26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,481 (€112) | €197 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,123 (€40) | €83 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 460 (€4.47) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 230 (€2.24) | €3.88 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 257 (€2.50) | €4.29 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 65,454 (€637) | €908 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.98 (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,637 (€45) | €59 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 225 (€2.19) | €7 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,811 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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