Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 467 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 48 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 378 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 36 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 5.29 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 111 (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 205 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 399 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 30 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (Dirham 5.97) | Dirham 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (Dirham 2.81) | Dirham 4.58 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 73 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 52 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 156 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 46 (Dirham 2.44) | Dirham 4.32 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 89,132 (Dirham 4,740) | Dirham 11,443 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,809 (Dirham 3,021) | Dirham 7,963 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,096 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 989 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,135 (Dirham 2,294) | Dirham 5,997 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,605 (Dirham 1,362) | Dirham 3,669 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,644 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 558 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 569 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 184 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 37,005 (Dirham 1,968) | Dirham 1,419 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,394 (Dirham 659) | Dirham 338 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 609 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 50 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 988 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 51 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,316 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 243 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,540 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 277 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,852 (Dirham 471) | Dirham 460 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,871 (Dirham 684) | Dirham 465 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 72% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,825,360 (Dirham 203,412) | Dirham 104,094 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (Dirham 2.71) | Dirham 3.29 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,867 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 82 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 981 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 39 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 442 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 14 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 705 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 56 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,978 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 382 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 365 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 269 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 345 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 142 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 181 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,181 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 63 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,706 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 188 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 691 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 121 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,303 (Dirham 601) | Dirham 783 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,794 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 470 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 482 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 64 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 235 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 23 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 324 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 38 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,842 (Dirham 3,342) | Dirham 2,128 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.87 (Dirham 0.15) | Dirham 1.28 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,964 (Dirham 264) | Dirham 317 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 228 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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