Is Yekaterinburg more expensive than Saint Petersburg?

Yekaterinburg is 3.5% cheaper than Saint Petersburg overall. Rent is 16.8% lower, groceries 2.4% cheaper, and restaurants 10.9% more expensive.

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

Saint Petersburg has a purchasing power index of 79.0 while Yekaterinburg has 62.5 (NYC = 100). Saint Petersburg offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg vs 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg

2026

Yekaterinburg is 3.5% cheaper

Category	🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg	🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg	Difference
Cost of Living	40.5	39.1	-3.5%
Rent	18.4	15.3	-16.8%
Groceries	37.6	36.7	-2.4%
Restaurants	37.5	41.6	+10.9%
Purchasing Power	79.0	62.5	-20.9%

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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