Living Costs
Going abroad requires a better understanding of possible expenses that will incur everyday life. Here is the brief summary for those who are planning to stay for a longer period in Saint-Petersburg.
Russian currency is the ruble. It is recommended to exchange your national currency in banks which are located around the city. There are 100 kopeks in one ruble. It may be difficult to pay with your card at small stores, kiosks and many other vendors, so it’s better to have cash. Normally there are no problems paying with a card at big supermarkets and fashion stores.
| Home rental | Cost per month |
|---|---|
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a bed in an apartment at SPbPU’s dormitory |
5000 – 7000₽ per month |
| 1-room apartment in the city | 20 000 – 25 000 Rub |
| Utilities (heating, electricity, water … / 1-room appt.) | 2 500 – 4 000 Rub |
| Home internet | 500 – 850 Rub |
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Cost per fare |
|---|---|
| Public transport (bus, tram, trolleybus) |
60 Rub |
| Metro (underground) | 65 Rub |
| Taxi (airport Pulkovo – city center) | 1500 Rub |
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Cost |
|---|---|
| Lunch at SPbPU’s canteen |
200-300 Rub |
| Business lunch at cafes and bars |
250 – 450 Rub |
| Fast food (burger) |
min 50 Rub |
| Restaurant (1 person) |
800 – 2000 Rub |
| Espresso |
80 – 150 Rub |
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Cost |
|---|---|
| A cinema ticket | 250 - 300 Rub |
| Bowling (1 hour) | 500 – 1000 Rub |
| Billiard (1 hour) | 350 –550 Rub |
| Aquapark | 1000 – 1500 Rub |
|
Museum |
Depends on the museum
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|
1 haircut |
500 – 1000 Rub |
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Laundry |
100 – 350 Rub |
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Cost |
|---|---|
|
a loaf of bread |
60 - 80 Rub |
| 1 liter of milk |
70 – 100 Rub |
| 10 eggs |
90 Rub |
| 1 kg of chicken |
180-300 Rub |
|
1 kg of apples |
100-130 Rub |
|
1 kg of bananas |
80-100 Rub |
|
1 kg of tomatoes |
150-250 Rub |
|
1 liter of juice |
60 - 70 Rub |
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1 pair of jeans |
2500 - 3500 Rub |
|
1 shirt |
1000 - 1500 Rub |
|
1 hair shampoo |
70 - 250 Rub |
|
1 pair of sport shoes |
1500 - 3500 Rub |
This is the list of essential average costs which is good to know to get the right idea of possible expenses. Prices are updated and valid from September 2022. Prices may vary depending on the place of purchase. When you are in Saint Petersburg you will definitively find a wide range of activities and possibilities to have great time!
