Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Saint Petersburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 434 (2,776 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 241 (1,544 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 103 (656 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (412 Pound) | 620 Pound | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 100 (641 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 209 (1,338 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 264 (1,685 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (608 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (238 Pound) | 782 Pound | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 93 (593 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 560% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 636 (4,068 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 94% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (678 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (190 Pound) | 495 Pound | - 62% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Saint Petersburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 107,610 (688,100 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 55,132 (352,532 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,122 (51,934 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 50,721 (324,330 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 31,299 (200,135 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,229 (52,619 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 296% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 547 (3,500 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 14,586 (93,266 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 131% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,817 (37,197 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 646 (4,132 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 293 (1,875 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | - 12% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 55% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,609 (48,652 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,463 (15,749 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 814% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,687 (42,761 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,116 (32,716 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 56% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,137,720 (13,669,406 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (328 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,596 (10,202 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 159% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 647 (4,137 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 31% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Saint Petersburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 91 (579 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 524 (3,348 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 619% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,527 (9,765 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 195 (1,249 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 234% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 127 (815 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 736% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 94 (603 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 110 (702 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 654% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 76 (484 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 401% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 433 (2,770 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Saint Petersburg | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,198 (7,659 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 626 (4,001 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,549 (29,087 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,906 (12,187 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 339 (2,169 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 264% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 139 (888 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 189 (1,212 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,402 (309,501 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1023% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.48 (22 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 123% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,730 (17,456 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 638% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (855 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 136% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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