Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 486 (37元) | 24元 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 370 (29元) | 33元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (15元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 110 (8元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (16元) | 8元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 414 (32元) | 51元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (9元) | 12元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (3.08元) | 4.69元 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (5.19元) | 5.93元 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 646 (50元) | 161元 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 140 (11元) | 9元 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (3.45元) | 11元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 95,380 (7,352元) | 4,487元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,458 (4,506元) | 2,936元 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,534 (581元) | 497元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 44,183 (3,406元) | 3,235元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,073 (2,164元) | 1,790元 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,176 (322元) | 218元 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 492 (38元) | 101元 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,521 (2,044元) | 1,891元 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,830 (758元) | 565元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 558 (43元) | 50元 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 776 (60元) | 42元 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,220 (325元) | 506元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,334 (257元) | 212元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,817 (603元) | 602元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,077 (854元) | 657元 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,663,350 (205,303元) | 213,009元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (3.95元) | 8元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,512 (194元) | 157元 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 545 (42元) | 27元 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 562 (43元) | 25元 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 766 (59元) | 24元 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,109 (163元) | 158元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 362 (28元) | 18元 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 256 (20元) | 40元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 335 (26元) | 37元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 105 (8元) | 10元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (12元) | 10元 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,196 (92元) | 61元 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 7% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,889 (146元) | 156元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 660 (51元) | 80元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,851 (914元) | 306元 | + 199% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,123 (318元) | 308元 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 460 (35元) | 52元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 230 (18元) | 32元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 257 (20元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 68,647 (5,292元) | 3,218元 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.98 (0.23元) | 0.39元 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,637 (357元) | 225元 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 225 (17元) | 21元 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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