Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 330 (₨329) | ₨524 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (₨281) | ₨232 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (₨142) | ₨178 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (₨67) | ₨53 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 97 (₨97) | ₨74 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (₨128) | ₨38 | + 235% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 315 (₨314) | ₨147 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (₨105) | ₨133 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (₨41) | ₨19 | + 122% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (₨65) | ₨109 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 568 (₨565) | ₨819 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (₨100) | ₨75 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (₨38) | ₨27 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 70% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 64,183 (₨63,872) | ₨21,065 | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,244 (₨40,049) | ₨15,843 | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,014 (₨5,985) | ₨3,761 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,125 (₨38,935) | ₨28,261 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,582 (₨28,444) | ₨9,442 | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,344 (₨3,328) | ₨3,583 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 367 (₨365) | ₨967 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 30,778 (₨30,629) | ₨36,957 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,838 (₨5,810) | ₨11,203 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 485 (₨483) | ₨332 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 774 (₨770) | ₨148 | + 420% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 56% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,862 (₨5,834) | ₨2,276 | + 156% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,584 (₨2,571) | ₨2,500 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,640 (₨6,608) | ₨3,034 | + 118% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,551 (₨8,510) | ₨2,269 | + 275% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 42% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,426,600 (₨1,419,675) | ₨734,341 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (₨45) | ₨67 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,046 (₨2,036) | ₨1,157 | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 396 (₨394) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 486 (₨484) | ₨174 | + 178% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 522 (₨519) | ₨500 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,408 (₨1,401) | ₨500 | + 180% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 229 (₨228) | ₨250 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (₨174) | ₨152 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 184 (₨183) | ₨189 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (₨70) | ₨106 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (₨91) | ₨73 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 715 (₨711) | ₨190 | + 274% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 36% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (₨1,436) | ₨1,199 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 599 (₨596) | ₨451 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,365 (₨9,320) | ₨1,423 | + 555% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,765 (₨2,752) | ₨1,473 | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 375 (₨373) | ₨525 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (₨166) | ₨164 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (₨218) | ₨177 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,180 (₨34,014) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.47 (₨5.45) | ₨2.83 | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,973 (₨3,954) | ₨2,533 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (₨149) | ₨187 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 36% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨87,231 (руб 87,656) in Saint Petersburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨64,000 in Ghaziabad.
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