Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 156% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 87% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 480 (₨654) | ₨524 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 329 (₨449) | ₨232 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 229 (₨312) | ₨178 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (₨113) | ₨53 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 111 (₨151) | ₨74 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 243 (₨331) | ₨38 | + 763% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 380 (₨519) | ₨147 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 119 (₨163) | ₨133 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 66 (₨89) | ₨19 | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 (₨95) | ₨109 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 644 (₨879) | ₨755 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 129 (₨177) | ₨75 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 56 (₨77) | ₨27 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 241% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 82,920 (₨113,051) | ₨20,621 | + 448% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,377 (₨72,773) | ₨13,152 | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,568 (₨10,318) | ₨2,722 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 46,480 (₨63,370) | ₨17,850 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,993 (₨38,165) | ₨11,085 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,667 (₨5,000) | ₨3,608 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 443 (₨604) | ₨922 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 45,056 (₨61,428) | ₨36,957 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 15,518 (₨21,157) | ₨11,203 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 665 (₨906) | ₨332 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,848 (₨2,520) | ₨148 | + 1601% | |
| Clothes | + 179% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 179% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,774 (₨10,599) | ₨2,276 | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,308 (₨4,510) | ₨2,500 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,055 (₨10,982) | ₨3,034 | + 262% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,287 (₨12,661) | ₨2,269 | + 458% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 189% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,250 (₨3,817,795) | ₨734,341 | + 420% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (₨71) | ₨70 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,628 (₨3,583) | ₨1,157 | + 210% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 614 (₨837) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 166% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 461 (₨629) | ₨174 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 949 (₨1,295) | ₨500 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,980 (₨2,699) | ₨500 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 366 (₨499) | ₨250 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 246 (₨336) | ₨152 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 293 (₨400) | ₨189 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 127 (₨173) | ₨106 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 185 (₨253) | ₨73 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,010 (₨1,377) | ₨190 | + 624% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 94% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,479 (₨2,016) | ₨1,199 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 707 (₨964) | ₨451 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,641 (₨15,871) | ₨1,423 | + 1015% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,294 (₨4,490) | ₨1,473 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 485 (₨661) | ₨525 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 275 (₨375) | ₨164 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 258 (₨351) | ₨190 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 32,631 (₨44,488) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.39 (₨5.99) | ₨1.74 | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,369 (₨5,956) | ₨2,533 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 178 (₨242) | ₨187 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 156% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 447 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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