Cost of living comparison

New Zealand

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Russia

Saint Petersburg vs. Palmerston North Cost of Living Summary

Saint Petersburg is 13.7% cheaper than Palmerston North.

Restaurants: pay 52.0% less in Saint Petersburg
Groceries: pay 30.9% less in Saint Petersburg
Transportation: pay 18.6% less in Saint Petersburg
Housing: pay 18.4% less in Saint Petersburg
Childcare: pay 10.3% more in Saint Petersburg
Entertainment and Sports: pay 24.8% less in Saint Petersburg
Clothing: pay 38.8% more in Saint Petersburg

The cost of clothing and childcare in Saint Petersburg are more expensive than in Palmerston North. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, entertainment and sports, transportation, and housing are lower in Saint Petersburg.

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Saint Petersburg vs. Palmerston North Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Saint Petersburg instead of Palmerston North, you would:

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pay 52.0% less for restaurants

	Palmerston North	Saint Petersburg
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$14.42 NZ$24.68	$9.53 RUB744.52	-33.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.91 NZ$16.96	$5.96 RUB465.33	-39.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.36 NZ$4.03	$0.99 RUB77.55	-57.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.01 NZ$3.44	$0.48 RUB37.33	-76.2%
Average			-52.0%

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pay 30.9% less for groceries

	Palmerston North	Saint Petersburg
Bread 1 loaf	$1.99 NZ$3.41	$0.84 RUB65.76	-57.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.89 NZ$6.66	$5.68 RUB444.06	+46.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.12 NZ$12.17	$4.33 RUB338.20	-39.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.13 NZ$8.78	$1.66 RUB129.32	-67.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.99 NZ$6.83	$2.29 RUB178.68	-42.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.07 NZ$1.83	$0.79 RUB61.73	-26.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.80 NZ$1.37	$0.77 RUB60.20	-4.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.08 NZ$1.85	$0.81 RUB63.35	-24.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.48 NZ$2.53	$1.49 RUB116.76	+1.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.91 NZ$1.57	$0.42 RUB32.87	-54.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.95 NZ$1.63	$0.28 RUB22.18	-70.2%
Average			-30.9%

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pay 18.6% less for transportation

	Palmerston North	Saint Petersburg
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.11 NZ$10.45	$2.76 RUB215.65	-54.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$70.50 NZ$120.62	$50.21 RUB3,922.71	-28.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$22,211.80 NZ$38,004.63	$35,737.37 RUB3M	+60.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$18.92 NZ$32.38	$9.17 RUB716.60	-51.5%
Average			-18.6%

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pay 18.4% less for housing

	Palmerston North	Saint Petersburg
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$45.43 NZ$77.74	$7.63 RUB595.88	-83.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$807.70 NZ$1,381.99	$783.62 RUB61,219.61	-3.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$663.47 NZ$1,135.20	$441.53 RUB34,494.26	-33.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$64.71 NZ$110.71	$94.44 RUB7,377.86	+46.0%
Average			-18.4%

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pay 10.3% more for childcare

	Palmerston North	Saint Petersburg
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$961.55 NZ$1,645.22	$373.01 RUB29,141.12	-61.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,843.04 NZ$8,286.49	$8,803.31 RUB688K	+81.8%
Average			+10.3%

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pay 24.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Palmerston North	Saint Petersburg
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$6.44 NZ$11.01	$2.98 RUB232.66	-53.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.32 NZ$5.68	$2.43 RUB189.90	-26.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$17.88 NZ$30.60	$2.78 RUB216.84	-84.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$22.69 NZ$38.83	$39.87 RUB3,114.54	+75.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.65 NZ$14.81	$5.65 RUB441.60	-34.7%
Average			-24.8%

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pay 38.8% more for clothing

	Palmerston North	Saint Petersburg
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$66.35 NZ$113.52	$93.20 RUB7,281.57	+40.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$36.06 NZ$61.70	$48.79 RUB3,811.45	+35.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$87.26 NZ$149.30	$115.24 RUB9,003.30	+32.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$87.98 NZ$150.54	$129.44 RUB10,112.44	+47.1%
Average			+38.8%

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