Cost of Living in Saint Petersburg
Country: Russia · Currency: RUB
Overall
35.2
Rent
20.1
Groceries
42.7
Dining out
36.0
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $823 | 37 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $535 | 20 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,556 | 14 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,119 | 21 data points |
Average prices in Saint Petersburg
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $823 | 37 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $535 | 20 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,556 | 14 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,119 | 21 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.59 | 45 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $1.68 | 43 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.53 | 22 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $2.46 | 27 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.96 | 23 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.44 | 8 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.28 | 48 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.72 | 60 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.02 | 14 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.09 | 60 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.47 | 29 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.46 | 7 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.34 | 53 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.34 | 45 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.16 | 34 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.51 | 22 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.07 | 19 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $50.8 | 48 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.7 | 46 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.76 | 22 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.32 | 10 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,312 | 13 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.56 | 24 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $45.2 | 23 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.84 | 14 data points |
| Cappuccino | $2.37 | 58 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | 48 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.65 | 22 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.22 | 7 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.91 | 49 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.4 | 19 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.7 | 14 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.17 | 5 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.18 | 24 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $72 | 29 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | 50 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.93 | 59 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.69 | 16 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.8 | 15 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.5 | 14 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.86 | 10 data points |
| Men's haircut | $14.9 | 46 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.8 | 57 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $967 | 60 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15