Cost of living
Nizhny Novgorod compared to Saint Petersburg
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Overview comparison
Nizhny NovgorodSaint Petersburg
Consumer prices in Nizhny Novgorod are roughly 21% higher than in Saint Petersburg.
Cost of living
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Saint Petersburg |
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| Total with rent one person | 612 | 579 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,683 | 1,629 |
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| Without rent one person | 363 | 311 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,253 | 932 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 252.28 | 224.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 576.93 | 444.28 |
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| Food person | 265 | 181 |
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| Food family | 625 | 473 |
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| Transport person | 47.94 | 23.24 |
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| Transport family | 113.35 | 65.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.65 years | 81.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Saint Petersburg |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.8 | 4.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.83 | 35.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.25 | 3.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 | 1.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.64 | 1.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 0.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Saint Petersburg |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 341.61 | 278.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 231.86 | 121.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 507.05 | 371.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 340 | 300.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.6 | 59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.23 | 90.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.12 | 7.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Saint Petersburg |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.54 | 12.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,135 | 1,591 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,308 | 796 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.08% | 15.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.66 | 2.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.66 | 0.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Saint Petersburg |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.38 | 0.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 1.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.72 | 7.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.15 | 2.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.26 | 7.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.16 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Nizhny Novgorod | Saint Petersburg |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.44 | 24.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.8 | 4.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.79 | 16.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.52 | 5.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.5 | 66.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.43 | 84.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 312.53 | 210.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,391 | 3,699 |
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