Living in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg

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Saint Petersburg is a city with history and elegance. Known for its stunning architecture and winding canals, it's a place where grand palaces and cathedrals stand proudly. Think of the Hermitage Museum, filled with art, or the colourful domes of the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood. The city has a café culture and a mix of traditional and modern life. Whether you're strolling along Nevsky Prospekt or cruising the Neva River, there's always something to explore in this captivating city.

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 👮 Safe
  • 🚌 Good public transport
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🛍️ Shopping
  • 🥰 Beautiful

The Bad

  • 🏘️ Limited accomodation options
  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 📡 Not many public wifi spots
  • 🥶 Cold winters
  • 🌧️ Rains a lot

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Saint Petersburg
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Russia
15%
cheaper than Russia median
105th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Saint Petersburg is the cheapest place (out of 2) to live in Russia
  • The average salary in Saint Petersburg is
  • It's about 269% cheaper to live in Saint Petersburg than it is London
  • You can expect to spend around $1,263.39 per month living here

Work
Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
 Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living
Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure
Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

While generally safe for tourists, petty crime such as pickpocketing can occur, and political tensions may affect safety.

Internet speed

OK

Download
27.2Mbps
Upload
12.4Mbps
Latency
25.9ms
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