Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 454 (€5.96) | €14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 378 (€4.96) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 204 (€2.68) | €3.25 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (€1.11) | €0.75 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (€1.55) | €2.13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 205 (€2.68) | €2.01 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (€5.46) | €5.55 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (€1.47) | €1.68 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (€0.65) | €1.17 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (€0.84) | €1.11 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 142 (€1.87) | €1.75 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (€0.59) | €0.60 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Almería | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 89,132 (€1,169) | €786 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,809 (€745) | €529 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,096 (€93) | €86 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,135 (€566) | €452 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,605 (€336) | €342 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,296 (€56) | €70 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 569 (€7) | €29 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 37,005 (€485) | €348 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,394 (€163) | €84 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 609 (€8) | €5.49 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 988 (€13) | €10 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,097 (€54) | €80 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,540 (€46) | €32 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,852 (€116) | €75 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,871 (€169) | €88 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 40% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,825,360 (€50,188) | €20,344 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.67) | €1.45 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,867 (€38) | €28 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,029 (€14) | €18 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Almería | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 442 (€5.80) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 705 (€9) | €6 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,978 (€26) | €59 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 365 (€4.79) | €4.36 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 269 (€3.53) | €2.32 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 345 (€4.52) | €2.57 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 142 (€1.86) | €1.36 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 181 (€2.38) | €2.05 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,181 (€15) | €10 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,706 (€22) | €25 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 691 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,303 (€148) | €45 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,794 (€50) | €37 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 482 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 235 (€3.08) | €1.65 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 324 (€4.26) | €5.91 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,842 (€824) | €414 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.87 (€0.04) | €0.15 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,964 (€65) | €42 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 228 (€2.99) | €5.35 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 948 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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