Is Saint Petersburg more expensive than Krasnoyarsk?

Saint Petersburg is 7.3% more expensive than Krasnoyarsk overall. Rent is 89.2% higher, groceries 0.0% cheaper, and restaurants 11.0% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Krasnoyarsk or Saint Petersburg?

Krasnoyarsk has a purchasing power index of 52.8 while Saint Petersburg has 67.0 (NYC = 100). Saint Petersburg offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk vs 🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg

2026

Saint Petersburg is 7.3% more expensive

Category	🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk	🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg	Difference
Cost of Living	41.0	44.0	+7.3%
Rent	10.2	19.3	+89.2%
Groceries	43.0	43.0	0.0%
Restaurants	41.8	37.2	-11.0%
Purchasing Power	52.8	67.0	+26.9%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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