Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Berlin or in Saint Petersburg? You can help!
Improve the prices for Berlin! Improve the prices for Saint Petersburg!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,042 prices entered by 95 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 490 (€4.86) | €14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 208 (€2.06) | €10 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 128 (€1.26) | €6 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (€0.81) | €1.23 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (€1.26) | €4.29 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 253 (€2.51) | €3.37 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 347 (€3.45) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (€1.06) | €2.66 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (€0.45) | €1.96 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 75 (€0.74) | €1.01 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (€7) | €5.78 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 100 (€1.00) | €1.73 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (€0.32) | €1.92 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 112,688 (€1,118) | €2,372 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,514 (€570) | €1,654 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,267 (€92) | €259 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,576 (€750) | €1,291 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 34,159 (€339) | €911 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,424 (€113) | €168 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (€5.47) | €38 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,064 (€149) | €503 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,464 (€54) | €110 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 783 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 295 (€2.93) | €16 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,369 (€63) | €86 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,680 (€27) | €35 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,489 (€64) | €86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,286 (€43) | €125 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,061,870 (€20,451) | €34,160 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.51) | €1.83 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,699 (€17) | €51 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 781 (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 99 (€0.98) | €8 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 552 (€5.47) | €5.27 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,514 (€15) | €52 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 189 (€1.87) | €4.33 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 97 (€0.96) | €3.02 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 107 (€1.07) | €3.32 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 94 (€0.93) | €1.84 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 73 (€0.73) | €2.01 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 500 (€4.96) | €21 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Saint Petersburg | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,373 (€14) | €50 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 563 (€5.59) | €24 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,557 (€55) | €139 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,462 (€15) | €63 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (€3.76) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 157 (€1.56) | €3.70 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 211 (€2.09) | €4.00 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,923 (€515) | €877 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (€0.03) | €0.12 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,714 (€27) | €36 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 147 (€1.46) | €8 | - 82% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,042 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00992
EUR
/
RUB
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Jerusalem is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is 35% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Liverpool is 27% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Dublin is 29% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 54% cheaper than in Montevideo
- Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is 42% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Jeddah is 32% more expensive than in Shanghai
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 31% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €7,300 in Berlin you would need to make just about €2,947 (руб 297,073) in Saint Petersburg.
Do you live in Berlin? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chengdu (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Madrid (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Paris (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Budapest (Hungary)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Warsaw (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Berlin (Germany)
Prices recently added
- Jeans (levis 501 or similar) in Pattaya costs 350 ฿ (about 1 hour ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Lisbon costs €85 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Warsaw costs 70 zł (about 5 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Houston, Texas costs $10 (about 6 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Leuven costs €35 (about 7 hours ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Quito costs $25 (about 7 hours ago)