Cost of Living in Saint Petersburg

Summary of cost of living in Saint Petersburg, FL, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,351.5, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,217.8, excluding rent.
  • Saint Petersburg is 30.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Saint Petersburg is, on average, 55.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $19.75 15.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $80.00 60.00-125.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $9.29 9.00-9.29
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $6.50 2.00-7.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $7.50 6.50-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $4.91 2.00-5.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.16 1.50-8.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.82 1.29-4.25
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.24 0.92-1.85
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.58 2.00-5.00
White Rice (1 lb) $1.82 1.25-3.25
Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.53 2.50-7.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) $7.25 2.25-14.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $6.95 3.00-12.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $6.19 4.25-7.99
Apples (1 lb) $2.86 0.85-3.70
Bananas (1 lb) $0.68 0.50-1.00
Oranges (1 lb) $2.37 1.00-4.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.47 0.64-3.00
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.70 0.69-3.00
Onions (1 lb) $1.70 1.00-3.00
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.18 1.39-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.56 1.25-3.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.00 12.00-18.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.73 1.73-2.03
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $6.00 1.57-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $9.07 8.50-9.07
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.25 2.25-4.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $77.50 70.00-85.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.37 3.00-3.73
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $2.38 2.25-2.50
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $60.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.84 0.79-1.14
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $36,928.80 32,600.00-37,241.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $24,727.21 23,450.00-26,628.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $245.82 185.00-345.82
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $46.00 30.00-60.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $76.28 50.00-130.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $35.80 20.00-149.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $16.00 10.00-26.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $15.50 11.50-40.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,250.00 500.00-2,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $25,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $66.25 50.00-89.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $37.38 24.00-49.50
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $73.50 55.00-110.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $108.50 55.00-225.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,925.56 1,500.00-2,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,571.11 1,200.00-1,800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $3,548.33 2,500.00-4,790.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $2,580.00 2,400.00-3,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $506.74 256.97-699.99
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $340.98 256.97-525.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $4,213.33
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.31 6.00-7.00

Prices in Saint Petersburg, Florida

This city had 144 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
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