Saint Petersburg vs Manchester Cost of Living
Saint Petersburg (Russia) · Overall index 35.2 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 63% more expensive than Saint Petersburg.
- Rent in Manchester is 90% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg.
- Dining out in Manchester is 72% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg.
| Item | Saint Petersburg | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +90% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $823 | $1,708 | +108% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $535 | $1,022 | +91% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,556 | $2,649 | +70% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,119 | $2,136 | +91% |
| Groceries | +56% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.59 | $0.92 | +56% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.68 | $2.87 | +71% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.53 | $3.33 | +32% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.46 | $3.32 | +35% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.96 | $11.2 | +61% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.44 | $10.4 | +91% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.28 | $15.1 | +63% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.94 | +45% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.02 | $1.37 | +34% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.09 | $3.67 | +76% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.47 | $4.39 | +78% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.46 | $2.22 | +52% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.34 | $2 | +49% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.34 | $2.08 | +55% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.16 | $1.88 | +62% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.51 | $10.5 | +40% |
| Transport | +62% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.07 | $1.69 | +58% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $50.8 | $73 | +44% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.7 | $2.89 | +70% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.76 | $1.22 | +61% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.32 | $0.59 | +84% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,312 | $17,866 | +58% |
| Dining out | +72% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.56 | $14.8 | +55% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $45.2 | $87 | +92% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.84 | $8.79 | +82% |
| Cappuccino | $2.37 | $4.09 | +73% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | $2 | +106% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.65 | $4.51 | +70% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.22 | $5.43 | +69% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.91 | $1.27 | +40% |
| Telecom | +37% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.4 | $49 | +47% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.7 | $46.5 | +17% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.17 | $0.28 | +65% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.18 | $10.4 | +27% |
| Utilities & household | +67% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $72 | $122 | +69% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.17 | +70% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.93 | $3.22 | +67% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.69 | $1.09 | +58% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.8 | $18 | +84% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.5 | $66.4 | +98% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.86 | $10.2 | +49% |
| Men's haircut | $14.9 | $24.6 | +65% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.8 | $20 | +69% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $967 | $1,443 | +49% |
2,998 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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