Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Osasco (Brazil)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Osasco (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Osasco | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 372 (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 239 (R$ 17) | R$ 37 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 86 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 73 (R$ 5.05) | R$ 5.36 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 192 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 256 (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (R$ 2.89) | R$ 7 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 85 (R$ 5.89) | R$ 6 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 626 (R$ 44) | R$ 36 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (R$ 2.51) | R$ 4.18 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 59% more expensive than in Osasco (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Osasco | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,841 (R$ 7,077) | R$ 3,319 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,147 (R$ 3,693) | R$ 1,899 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,203 (R$ 501) | R$ 312 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,237 (R$ 3,769) | R$ 1,959 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,475 (R$ 2,118) | R$ 1,352 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,092 (R$ 493) | R$ 560 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 570 (R$ 40) | R$ 78 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,541 (R$ 1,080) | R$ 1,823 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,124 (R$ 426) | R$ 384 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 542 (R$ 38) | R$ 30 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 417 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 37% more expensive than in Osasco (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Osasco | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,442 (R$ 448) | R$ 174 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,889 (R$ 201) | R$ 210 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,752 (R$ 469) | R$ 428 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,365 (R$ 373) | R$ 258 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Osasco (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,017,690 (R$ 140,211) | R$ 93,638 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 5.81 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,468 (R$ 102) | R$ 238 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 612 (R$ 43) | R$ 50 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Osasco (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Osasco | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 91 (R$ 6) | R$ 20 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (R$ 40) | R$ 58 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,545 (R$ 107) | R$ 134 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 192 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 122 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 104 (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 102 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.72 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (R$ 5.93) | R$ 4.14 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 497 (R$ 35) | R$ 49 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Osasco (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Osasco | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,132 (R$ 79) | R$ 99 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (R$ 42) | R$ 48 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,473 (R$ 311) | R$ 123 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,938 (R$ 135) | R$ 182 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 334 (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 171 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 192 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 46,580 (R$ 3,237) | R$ 3,256 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.68 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.41 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,222 (R$ 154) | R$ 104 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 162 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 600 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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