Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 490 (173TL) | 602TL | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 208 (74TL) | 244TL | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 128 (45TL) | 112TL | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (29TL) | 41TL | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (45TL) | 59TL | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 253 (90TL) | 35TL | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 347 (123TL) | 133TL | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (38TL) | 33TL | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (16TL) | 20TL | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 75 (27TL) | 69TL | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (235TL) | 492TL | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 100 (36TL) | 46TL | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (12TL) | 11TL | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 112,688 (39,922TL) | 29,408TL | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,514 (20,376TL) | 30,059TL | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,267 (3,283TL) | 1,784TL | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,576 (26,774TL) | 25,230TL | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 34,159 (12,102TL) | 7,979TL | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,424 (4,047TL) | 1,015TL | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (195TL) | 217TL | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,064 (5,337TL) | 9,719TL | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,464 (1,936TL) | 2,863TL | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 783 (277TL) | 149TL | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 295 (105TL) | 152TL | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,369 (2,256TL) | 2,638TL | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,680 (949TL) | 1,405TL | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,489 (2,299TL) | 3,035TL | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,286 (1,519TL) | 3,499TL | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,061,870 (730,460TL) | 1,704,220TL | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (18TL) | 43TL | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,716 (608TL) | 1,078TL | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 782 (277TL) | 219TL | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 99 (35TL) | 85TL | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 552 (195TL) | 91TL | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,514 (536TL) | 2,806TL | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 189 (67TL) | 75TL | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 97 (34TL) | 162TL | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 107 (38TL) | 74TL | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 94 (33TL) | 26TL | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 73 (26TL) | 36TL | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 500 (177TL) | 272TL | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,373 (487TL) | 851TL | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 563 (200TL) | 241TL | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,557 (1,969TL) | 1,211TL | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,462 (518TL) | 2,118TL | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (134TL) | 195TL | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 157 (56TL) | 90TL | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 211 (75TL) | 141TL | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,923 (18,395TL) | 24,857TL | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (1.06TL) | 0.73TL | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,714 (961TL) | 1,149TL | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 147 (52TL) | 69TL | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 769 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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