Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 486 (35元) | 26元 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 370 (27元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (14元) | 12元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (5.98元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 110 (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (15元) | 12元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 414 (30元) | 39元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (2.92元) | 7元 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (4.91元) | 5.69元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 646 (47元) | 100元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 140 (10元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (3.27元) | 8元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 95,380 (6,963元) | 4,224元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,458 (4,268元) | 2,745元 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,534 (550元) | 263元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 44,183 (3,226元) | 2,631元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,073 (2,049元) | 1,436元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,176 (305元) | 268元 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 492 (36元) | 97元 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,521 (1,936元) | 2,514元 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,830 (718元) | 930元 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 558 (41元) | 27元 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 776 (57元) | 26元 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,220 (308元) | 488元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,334 (243元) | 332元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,817 (571元) | 630元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,077 (809元) | 567元 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,663,350 (194,437元) | 117,537元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (3.74元) | 7元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,512 (183元) | 115元 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 546 (40元) | 27元 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 562 (41元) | 19元 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 766 (56元) | 25元 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,109 (154元) | 200元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 362 (26元) | 25元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 256 (19元) | 32元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 335 (24元) | 40元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 105 (8元) | 10元 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (11元) | 10元 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,196 (87元) | 29元 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,889 (138元) | 86元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 660 (48元) | 66元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,851 (865元) | 652元 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,123 (301元) | 180元 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 460 (34元) | 42元 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 230 (17元) | 33元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 257 (19元) | 22元 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 68,647 (5,012元) | 4,238元 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.98 (0.22元) | 0.25元 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,637 (339元) | 363元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 225 (16元) | 20元 | - 18% | |
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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 748 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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