Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 372 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 46 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 239 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 35 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 86 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 17 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 73 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (Dirham 5.36) | Dirham 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 192 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 6 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 256 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (Dirham 4.68) | Dirham 9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (Dirham 1.91) | Dirham 4.48 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 85 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 10 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 626 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 59 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (Dirham 4.63) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (Dirham 1.66) | Dirham 5.24 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,841 (Dirham 4,685) | Dirham 14,724 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,147 (Dirham 2,445) | Dirham 9,417 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,203 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 829 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,237 (Dirham 2,495) | Dirham 8,201 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,475 (Dirham 1,402) | Dirham 5,341 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,092 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 622 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 570 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 336 | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,541 (Dirham 715) | Dirham 770 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,124 (Dirham 282) | Dirham 296 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 542 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 41 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 417 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 31 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,442 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 251 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,889 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 220 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,752 (Dirham 311) | Dirham 399 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,365 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 408 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,017,690 (Dirham 92,829) | Dirham 92,536 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (Dirham 2.32) | Dirham 2.86 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,468 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 303 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 612 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 37 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 91 (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 25 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 38 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,545 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 284 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 192 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 122 (Dirham 5.63) | Dirham 19 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 104 (Dirham 4.78) | Dirham 21 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 102 (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 10 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 13 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 497 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 40 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,132 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 147 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 98 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,473 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 283 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,938 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 275 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 334 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 75 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 171 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 192 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 45 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 46,580 (Dirham 2,143) | Dirham 1,999 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.68 (Dirham 0.17) | Dirham 0.56 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,222 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 318 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 162 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,138 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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