Is Saint Petersburg more expensive than Krasnoyarsk?

Saint Petersburg is 11.1% more expensive than Krasnoyarsk overall. Rent is 84.4% higher, groceries 1.5% more expensive, and restaurants 1.8% cheaper.

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

Krasnoyarsk has a purchasing power index of 56.9 while Saint Petersburg has 71.9 (NYC = 100). Saint Petersburg offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk vs 🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg

2026

Saint Petersburg is 11.1% more expensive

Category	🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk	🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg	Difference
Cost of Living	37.8	42.0	+11.1%
Rent	9.6	17.7	+84.4%
Groceries	40.3	40.9	+1.5%
Restaurants	38.9	38.2	-1.8%
Purchasing Power	56.9	71.9	+26.4%

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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