Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 330 (1,330 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (1,137 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (573 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (269 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 97 (391 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (520 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 315 (1,270 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (425 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (167 Ft) | 170 Ft | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (263 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 568 (2,289 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (405 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (153 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 64,183 (258,518 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,244 (162,094 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,014 (24,223 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,125 (157,588 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,582 (115,124 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,344 (13,469 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 367 (1,479 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,778 (123,968 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,838 (23,516 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 485 (1,955 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 774 (3,118 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,862 (23,612 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,584 (10,406 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,640 (26,744 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,551 (34,443 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,426,600 (5,746,062 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (183 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,046 (8,239 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 396 (1,593 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 486 (1,958 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 522 (2,101 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,408 (5,671 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 229 (923 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (706 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 184 (739 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (281 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (370 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 715 (2,879 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (5,814 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 599 (2,411 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,365 (37,721 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 408% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,765 (11,137 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 375 (1,509 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (672 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (881 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,180 (137,671 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.47 (22 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,973 (16,002 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (601 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 483 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 416,199 Ft (руб 103,332) in Saint Petersburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 377,000 Ft in Pécs.
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