Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 490 (€4.61) | €12 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 208 (€1.96) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 128 (€1.20) | €3.99 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (€0.77) | €1.26 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (€1.19) | €3.08 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 253 (€2.38) | €2.45 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 347 (€3.27) | €5.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (€1.00) | €2.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (€0.43) | €1.58 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 75 (€0.71) | €0.98 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (€6) | €5.56 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 100 (€0.95) | €1.97 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (€0.31) | €1.22 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 112,688 (€1,062) | €1,069 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,514 (€542) | €706 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,267 (€87) | €153 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 75,576 (€712) | €522 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 34,159 (€322) | €425 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 11,424 (€108) | €109 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (€5.19) | €21 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,064 (€142) | €448 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,464 (€51) | €92 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 783 (€7) | €4.89 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 295 (€2.78) | €12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,369 (€60) | €77 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,680 (€25) | €37 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,489 (€61) | €86 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,286 (€40) | €112 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,061,870 (€19,423) | €22,774 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.48) | €1.65 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,716 (€16) | €79 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 782 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 99 (€0.93) | €6 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 552 (€5.20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,514 (€14) | €45 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 189 (€1.78) | €3.41 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 97 (€0.92) | €2.01 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 107 (€1.01) | €2.40 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 94 (€0.89) | €1.24 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 73 (€0.69) | €1.14 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 500 (€4.71) | €16 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,373 (€13) | €34 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 563 (€5.31) | €23 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,557 (€52) | €51 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,462 (€14) | €49 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (€3.57) | €7 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 157 (€1.48) | €2.86 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 211 (€1.98) | €2.98 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,923 (€489) | €677 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (€0.03) | €0.10 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,714 (€26) | €29 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 147 (€1.38) | €5.73 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 513 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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