Is Saint Petersburg more expensive than Moscow?

Saint Petersburg is 17.8% cheaper than Moscow overall. Rent is 40.1% lower, groceries 11.1% cheaper, and restaurants 23.2% cheaper.

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

Moscow has a purchasing power index of 84.4 while Saint Petersburg has 79.0 (NYC = 100). Moscow offers better purchasing power.

Jämförelse av levnadskostnader · 2026

🇷🇺 Moscow vs 🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg

2026

Saint Petersburg är 17.8% billigare

Kategori	🇷🇺 Moscow	🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg	Skillnad
Levnadskostnader	49.3	40.5	-17.8%
Hyra	30.7	18.4	-40.1%
Livsmedel	42.3	37.6	-11.1%
Restauranger	48.8	37.5	-23.2%
Köpkraft	84.4	79.0	-6.4%

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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