Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 330 (R$ 24) | R$ 34 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 282 (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | 24% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 142 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 67 (R$ 4.79) | R$ 3.87 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 97 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 129 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 315 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 106 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 42 (R$ 2.98) | R$ 4.91 | 39% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 65 (R$ 4.68) | R$ 4.97 | 6% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 568 (R$ 41) | R$ 46 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 101 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 38 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 3.78 | 28% |
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 64,183 (R$ 4,601) | R$ 4,237 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 40,244 (R$ 2,885) | R$ 2,740 | 5% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 6,014 (R$ 431) | R$ 438 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 39,125 (R$ 2,804) | R$ 3,245 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 28,582 (R$ 2,049) | R$ 1,893 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 3,344 (R$ 240) | R$ 309 | 22% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 367 (R$ 26) | R$ 78 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 30,778 (R$ 2,206) | R$ 1,645 | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,838 (R$ 418) | R$ 478 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 485 (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | 50% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 774 (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | 219% |
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 5,862 (R$ 420) | R$ 230 | 82% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,584 (R$ 185) | R$ 215 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,640 (R$ 476) | R$ 336 | 42% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 8,551 (R$ 613) | R$ 259 | 137% |
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,426,600 (R$ 102,256) | R$ 99,474 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 46 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 4.34 | 25% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 2,046 (R$ 147) | R$ 258 | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 396 (R$ 28) | R$ 33 | 15% |
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 486 (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | 93% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 522 (R$ 37) | R$ 47 | 20% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,408 (R$ 101) | R$ 190 | 47% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 229 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 175 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 184 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 70 (R$ 5.01) | R$ 7 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 92 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.34 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 715 (R$ 51) | R$ 53 | 3% |
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 1,443 (R$ 103) | R$ 117 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 599 (R$ 43) | R$ 67 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 9,365 (R$ 671) | R$ 254 | 164% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,765 (R$ 198) | R$ 206 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 375 (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | 9% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 167 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | 14% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 219 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | 25% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 34,180 (R$ 2,450) | R$ 3,556 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 5.47 (R$ 0.39) | R$ 1.16 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 3,973 (R$ 285) | R$ 152 | 87% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 149 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | 1% |
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