Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 43% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 454 (113TL) | 133TL | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 378 (94TL) | 83TL | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 204 (51TL) | 43TL | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (21TL) | 23TL | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (29TL) | 33TL | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 205 (51TL) | 24TL | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (103TL) | 85TL | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (28TL) | 24TL | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (12TL) | 10TL | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (16TL) | 29TL | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (164TL) | 241TL | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 142 (35TL) | 24TL | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (11TL) | 14TL | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 57% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 89,132 (22,084TL) | 8,888TL | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,809 (14,075TL) | 3,011TL | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,096 (1,758TL) | 1,494TL | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,135 (10,688TL) | 14,348TL | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,605 (6,344TL) | 3,360TL | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,296 (1,064TL) | 1,192TL | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 711 (176TL) | 94TL | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 37,005 (9,169TL) | 6,386TL | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,394 (3,071TL) | 4,873TL | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 609 (151TL) | 60TL | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 988 (245TL) | 55TL | + 348% | |
| Clothes | + 192% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 192% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,097 (1,015TL) | 482TL | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,540 (877TL) | 318TL | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,852 (2,193TL) | 806TL | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,871 (3,189TL) | 472TL | + 575% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,197,050 (792,128TL) | 894,032TL | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (13TL) | 23TL | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,627 (651TL) | 293TL | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,003 (248TL) | 50TL | + 397% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 107% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 442 (110TL) | 11TL | + 871% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 705 (175TL) | 60TL | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,978 (490TL) | 446TL | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 365 (90TL) | 17TL | + 440% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 269 (67TL) | 43TL | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 345 (85TL) | 31TL | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 142 (35TL) | 18TL | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 181 (45TL) | 34TL | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,181 (293TL) | 54TL | + 438% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 108% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,706 (423TL) | 161TL | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 691 (171TL) | 165TL | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,303 (2,800TL) | 299TL | + 838% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,794 (940TL) | 970TL | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 482 (119TL) | 95TL | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 235 (58TL) | 44TL | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 324 (80TL) | 64TL | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,842 (15,570TL) | 2,042TL | + 663% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.87 (0.71TL) | 0.44TL | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,964 (1,230TL) | 284TL | + 333% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 227 (56TL) | 37TL | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 884 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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