Saint Petersburg vs Edinburgh Cost of Living
Saint Petersburg (Russia) · Overall index 35.2 — Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0
Summary
- Overall, Edinburgh is 68% more expensive than Saint Petersburg.
- Rent in Edinburgh is 84% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg.
- Dining out in Edinburgh is 74% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg.
| Item | Saint Petersburg | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +84% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $823 | $1,443 | +75% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $535 | $1,162 | +117% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,556 | $2,865 | +84% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,119 | $1,811 | +62% |
| Groceries | +62% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.59 | $0.92 | +56% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.68 | $3.19 | +90% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.53 | $3.73 | +47% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.46 | $3.67 | +49% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.96 | $11.8 | +70% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.44 | $9.77 | +80% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.28 | $14.3 | +54% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.72 | $4.4 | +62% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.02 | $1.49 | +46% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.09 | $3.65 | +75% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.47 | $4.12 | +67% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.46 | $2.52 | +73% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.34 | $2.33 | +74% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.34 | $2.2 | +64% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.16 | $1.8 | +55% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.51 | $10.7 | +42% |
| Transport | +71% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.07 | $1.64 | +53% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $50.8 | $74 | +46% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.7 | $2.9 | +71% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.76 | $1.29 | +70% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.32 | $0.68 | +113% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,312 | $20,187 | +78% |
| Dining out | +74% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.56 | $14.3 | +50% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $45.2 | $93.6 | +107% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.84 | $9.08 | +88% |
| Cappuccino | $2.37 | $3.72 | +57% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | $1.73 | +78% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.65 | $4.94 | +86% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.22 | $5.59 | +74% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.91 | $1.43 | +57% |
| Telecom | +49% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.4 | $54.3 | +63% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.7 | $53.6 | +35% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.17 | $0.24 | +41% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.18 | $13 | +59% |
| Utilities & household | +71% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $72 | $122 | +69% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.16 | +60% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.93 | $3.41 | +77% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.69 | $1.06 | +54% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.8 | $18 | +84% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.5 | $61.5 | +84% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.86 | $12.3 | +79% |
| Men's haircut | $14.9 | $26.7 | +79% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.8 | $20.3 | +72% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $967 | $1,472 | +52% |
3,002 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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