Is Saint Petersburg more expensive than Krasnoyarsk?

Saint Petersburg is 9.8% more expensive than Krasnoyarsk overall. Rent is 111.5% higher, groceries 5.6% more expensive, and restaurants 11.8% cheaper.

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

Krasnoyarsk has a purchasing power index of 63.5 while Saint Petersburg has 79.0 (NYC = 100). Saint Petersburg offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk vs 🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg

2026

Saint Petersburg is 9.8% more expensive

Category	🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk	🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg	Difference
Cost of Living	36.9	40.5	+9.8%
Rent	8.7	18.4	+111.5%
Groceries	35.6	37.6	+5.6%
Restaurants	42.5	37.5	-11.8%
Purchasing Power	63.5	79.0	+24.4%

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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