Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 330 (916 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (784 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (395 G$) | 521 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (186 G$) | 510 G$ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 97 (270 G$) | 730 G$ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (358 G$) | 383 G$ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 315 (875 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (293 G$) | 740 G$ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (115 G$) | 229 G$ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (181 G$) | 333 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 568 (1,577 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (279 G$) | 400 G$ | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (112 G$) | 282 G$ | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 64,183 (178,142 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,244 (111,698 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,014 (16,692 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,125 (108,592 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,334 (78,640 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,344 (9,281 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 367 (1,019 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,778 (85,425 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,838 (16,205 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 429 (1,192 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 774 (2,149 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,862 (16,271 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,584 (7,171 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,640 (18,429 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,551 (23,734 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,426,600 (3,959,551 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (126 G$) | 220 G$ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,046 (5,678 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 396 (1,098 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 491 (1,362 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 522 (1,448 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,408 (3,908 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 229 (636 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (486 G$) | 769 G$ | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 184 (509 G$) | 917 G$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (194 G$) | 484 G$ | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (255 G$) | 405 G$ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 715 (1,984 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (4,006 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 599 (1,662 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,594 (26,627 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,765 (7,674 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 375 (1,040 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (463 G$) | 919 G$ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (607 G$) | 417 G$ | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,997 (97,135 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.47 (15 G$) | 21 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,973 (11,027 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (414 G$) | 549 G$ | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 408 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 703,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 501,594 G$ (руб 180,721) in Saint Petersburg.
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