Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 372 (CH$4,394) | CH$8,713 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 239 (CH$2,826) | CH$5,989 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 86 (CH$1,011) | CH$2,945 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 73 (CH$858) | CH$1,093 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (CH$1,377) | CH$2,229 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 192 (CH$2,266) | CH$1,374 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 256 (CH$3,025) | CH$7,470 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (CH$1,202) | CH$1,633 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (CH$490) | CH$1,071 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 85 (CH$1,001) | CH$1,173 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 626 (CH$7,398) | CH$5,570 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (CH$1,189) | CH$2,224 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (CH$427) | CH$1,000 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,841 (CH$1,202,822) | CH$727,815 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,147 (CH$627,706) | CH$416,472 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,203 (CH$85,075) | CH$101,338 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,237 (CH$640,586) | CH$398,784 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,475 (CH$359,931) | CH$277,893 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,092 (CH$83,757) | CH$49,438 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 570 (CH$6,732) | CH$21,073 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,541 (CH$183,545) | CH$289,383 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,124 (CH$72,330) | CH$65,560 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 542 (CH$6,397) | CH$8,285 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 417 (CH$4,931) | CH$5,977 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,442 (CH$76,088) | CH$49,262 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,889 (CH$34,124) | CH$27,637 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,752 (CH$79,751) | CH$59,494 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,365 (CH$63,365) | CH$68,941 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,017,690 (CH$23,830,495) | CH$11,451,100 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (CH$620) | CH$1,026 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,468 (CH$17,342) | CH$26,336 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 612 (CH$7,234) | CH$13,102 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 91 (CH$1,070) | CH$3,856 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (CH$6,771) | CH$6,295 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,545 (CH$18,249) | CH$25,728 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 192 (CH$2,264) | CH$4,264 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 122 (CH$1,445) | CH$2,807 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 104 (CH$1,227) | CH$2,090 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 102 (CH$1,199) | CH$1,175 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (CH$1,009) | CH$1,471 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 497 (CH$5,868) | CH$9,140 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,132 (CH$13,374) | CH$19,040 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (CH$7,056) | CH$8,019 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,473 (CH$52,825) | CH$24,942 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,938 (CH$22,890) | CH$35,338 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 334 (CH$3,948) | CH$10,013 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 171 (CH$2,020) | CH$2,641 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 192 (CH$2,273) | CH$3,213 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 46,580 (CH$550,141) | CH$577,701 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.68 (CH$43) | CH$71 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,222 (CH$26,247) | CH$25,884 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 162 (CH$1,916) | CH$3,812 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 547 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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