Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 37% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 439 prices entered by 86 different people.
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 344 (₨340) | ₨524 | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 297 (₨293) | ₨232 | 26% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 156 (₨154) | ₨178 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 67 (₨66) | ₨53 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 95 (₨94) | ₨74 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 123 (₨121) | ₨38 | 216% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 322 (₨318) | ₨147 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 120 (₨118) | ₨133 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 47 (₨47) | ₨19 | 152% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 69 (₨68) | ₨109 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 560 (₨553) | ₨819 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 109 (₨107) | ₨75 | 42% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 40 (₨40) | ₨27 | 47% |
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 70% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 66,268 (₨65,451) | ₨21,065 | 211% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 40,766 (₨40,263) | ₨15,843 | 154% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 6,260 (₨6,183) | ₨3,761 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 40,288 (₨39,791) | ₨28,261 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 28,211 (₨27,863) | ₨9,442 | 195% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 3,488 (₨3,445) | ₨3,583 | 4% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 386 (₨381) | ₨967 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 30,778 (₨30,399) | ₨36,957 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,838 (₨5,766) | ₨11,203 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 429 (₨424) | ₨332 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 770 (₨760) | ₨148 | 413% |
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 5,782 (₨5,711) | ₨2,276 | 151% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,626 (₨2,593) | ₨2,500 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,757 (₨6,673) | ₨3,034 | 120% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 8,791 (₨8,683) | ₨2,269 | 283% |
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 42% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,426,600 (₨1,409,008) | ₨734,341 | 92% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 46 (₨45) | ₨67 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 2,105 (₨2,079) | ₨1,157 | 80% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 396 (₨391) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 504 (₨498) | ₨174 | 187% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 538 (₨531) | ₨500 | 6% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,447 (₨1,429) | ₨500 | 186% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 254 (₨251) | ₨250 | 0% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 175 (₨173) | ₨152 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 198 (₨195) | ₨189 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 73 (₨72) | ₨106 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 92 (₨91) | ₨73 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 715 (₨706) | ₨190 | 271% |
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 35% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 1,443 (₨1,426) | ₨1,199 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 593 (₨586) | ₨451 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 9,594 (₨9,475) | ₨1,423 | 566% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,765 (₨2,731) | ₨1,473 | 85% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 375 (₨370) | ₨525 | 29% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 167 (₨165) | ₨164 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 219 (₨216) | ₨177 | 22% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 35,628 (₨35,189) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 5.47 (₨5.41) | ₨2.83 | 91% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 3,973 (₨3,924) | ₨2,533 | 55% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 149 (₨147) | ₨187 | 21% |
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is about the same as in San Francisco, California
- Cost of living in Madrid is 138% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Auckland is 41% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in London is 64% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Valencia is 100% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 18% more expensive than in Paris
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least ₨86,490 (руб 87,569) in Saint Petersburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad.