Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Natal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 451 (R$ 27) | R$ 43 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 377 (R$ 23) | R$ 33 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 5.61 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 110 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 218 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.29 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 412 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (R$ 2.58) | R$ 5.16 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 4.80 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 628 (R$ 38) | R$ 56 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 140 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 3.26 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Natal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 96,634 (R$ 5,853) | R$ 3,136 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 54,330 (R$ 3,290) | R$ 1,738 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,044 (R$ 427) | R$ 321 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 44,593 (R$ 2,701) | R$ 2,028 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,344 (R$ 1,596) | R$ 1,331 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,266 (R$ 258) | R$ 309 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 501 (R$ 30) | R$ 86 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,536 (R$ 1,789) | R$ 1,944 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,926 (R$ 541) | R$ 519 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 543 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 887 (R$ 54) | R$ 15 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Natal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,570 (R$ 277) | R$ 266 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,671 (R$ 222) | R$ 256 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,866 (R$ 476) | R$ 376 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,677 (R$ 586) | R$ 229 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Natal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,622,150 (R$ 158,810) | R$ 85,243 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (R$ 3.16) | R$ 6 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,490 (R$ 151) | R$ 183 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 618 (R$ 37) | R$ 84 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Natal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 496 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 635 (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,035 (R$ 123) | R$ 206 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 293 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 269 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 298 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 109 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 162 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.12 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,313 (R$ 80) | R$ 52 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Natal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,607 (R$ 97) | R$ 61 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 (R$ 42) | R$ 52 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 13,358 (R$ 809) | R$ 297 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,996 (R$ 242) | R$ 147 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 510 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 230 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 263 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,694 (R$ 3,434) | R$ 3,515 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (R$ 0.17) | R$ 1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,764 (R$ 289) | R$ 115 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 215 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 927 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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