Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 71% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 454 (126 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 378 (105 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 204 (56 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (23 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (33 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 205 (57 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (115 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (31 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (14 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (18 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (184 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 142 (39 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (12 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 53% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 89,132 (24,648 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,809 (15,710 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,096 (1,962 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,135 (11,928 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,605 (7,081 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,296 (1,188 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 711 (197 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 37,005 (10,233 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 12,394 (3,427 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 609 (168 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 988 (273 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 386% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 123% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,097 (1,133 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,540 (979 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,852 (2,448 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 12,871 (3,559 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 355% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 93% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,197,050 (884,093 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (14 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,627 (727 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,009 (279 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 108% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 442 (122 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 705 (195 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,978 (547 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 365 (101 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 269 (74 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 345 (95 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 142 (39 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 181 (50 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,181 (327 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 122% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,706 (472 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 691 (191 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,303 (3,126 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 746% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,794 (1,049 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 482 (133 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 235 (65 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 324 (90 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 431% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 62,842 (17,378 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 267% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.87 (0.79 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,964 (1,373 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 227 (63 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 94% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 805 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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