Cost of Living Comparison Between Saint Petersburg and Moscow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Moscow are 13.2% higher than in Saint Petersburg (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Moscow are 25.4% higher than in Saint Petersburg | |
| Rent Prices in Moscow are 58.0% higher than in Saint Petersburg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Moscow are 25.2% higher than in Saint Petersburg | |
| Groceries Prices in Moscow are 12.4% higher than in Saint Petersburg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Moscow is 24.8% higher than in Saint Petersburg | |
Restaurants | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 700.00 руб | 900.00 руб | +28.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 3,000.00 руб | 3,900.00 руб | +30.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 руб | 450.00 руб | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 250.00 руб | 300.00 руб | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 295.00 руб | 300.00 руб | +1.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 193.72 руб | 235.98 руб | +21.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 83.78 руб | 99.29 руб | +18.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 46.93 руб | 55.64 руб | +18.6 % |
Markets | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 297.77 руб | 326.31 руб | +9.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 51.37 руб | 53.19 руб | +3.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 50.22 руб | 57.22 руб | +14.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 146.88 руб | 159.03 руб | +8.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 370.23 руб | 381.04 руб | +2.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 176.48 руб | 195.89 руб | +11.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 328.47 руб | 390.12 руб | +18.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 54.92 руб | 56.88 руб | +3.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 53.10 руб | 61.77 руб | +16.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 58.66 руб | 71.85 руб | +22.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 100.26 руб | 137.26 руб | +36.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 19.66 руб | 17.59 руб | -10.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 19.75 руб | 18.46 руб | -6.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 88.20 руб | 107.05 руб | +21.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 51.89 руб | 54.74 руб | +5.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 руб | 600.00 руб | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 72.51 руб | 78.31 руб | +8.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 151.28 руб | 164.94 руб | +9.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 210.00 руб | 230.00 руб | +9.5 % |
Transportation | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 65.00 руб | 60.00 руб | -7.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 3,600.00 руб | 2,730.00 руб | -24.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 руб | 200.00 руб | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 80.47 руб | 64.37 руб | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 540.00 руб | 540.00 руб | +0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 210.22 руб | 211.68 руб | +0.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,000,000.00 руб | 3,000,000.00 руб | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,695,783.62 руб | 3,007,692.31 руб | +11.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 8,936.42 руб | 10,695.75 руб | +19.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 473.84 руб | 539.35 руб | +13.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 549.09 руб | 534.29 руб | -2.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,525.81 руб | 2,951.75 руб | +16.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,619.72 руб | 2,341.58 руб | +44.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 руб | 500.00 руб | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 30,293.33 руб | 43,816.09 руб | +44.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 603,875.00 руб | 1,056,106.46 руб | +74.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 8,415.15 руб | 8,405.68 руб | -0.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,514.26 руб | 4,008.61 руб | +14.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,890.05 руб | 9,708.77 руб | -1.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 9,312.53 руб | 9,591.91 руб | +3.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 49,415.22 руб | 78,378.38 руб | +58.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 30,506.69 руб | 47,346.81 руб | +55.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 99,400.79 руб | 163,218.18 руб | +64.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 59,333.32 руб | 88,076.30 руб | +48.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 27,112.24 руб | 46,150.36 руб | +70.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 16,556.80 руб | 26,287.64 руб | +58.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Saint Petersburg Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 71,791.35 руб | 112,376.90 руб | +56.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 13.41 | 14.10 | +5.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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