Here is the list of some essential expenses student face with in Saint Petersburg. Prices are updated and valid from November 2019. The exact prices vary according to a place of purchasing. The lowest prices are offered by huge wholesalers.
- NATIONAL CURRENCY
Russian national currency is ruble. Each ruble consists of 100 kopeks, but they are nearly out of use. You can pay with the credit card almost everywhere, but some small places, like local markets or kiosks. If you need some cash, it is recommended to exchange your money in the banks, not at the currency exchange offices located in the airport or the city center.
- ACCOMMODATION
Housing rental Cost per 2 weeks A bed in a double room in the dormitory 8 320 Rubles (13 nights) A bed in a triple room in the dormitory 6 240 Rubles (13 nights) 1-room apartment in the city centre 10 000 – 30 000 Rubles 2-rooms apartment in the city centre 15 000 – 40 000 Rubles A separate room in the hostel 10 000 – 30 000 Rubles A separate room in the hotel 15 000 – 40 000 Rubles - TRANSPORTATION
Mean of transport Cost per 1 trip Public transport (bus, tram, trolleybus) 40 Rubles Metro/Subway 45 Rubles Commercial mini-bus 35 – 40 Rubles Taxi (airport Pulkovo – city center) 700 – 1500 Rubles Taxi (from the city center to the university) 500 – 1000 Rubles - EATING
Name of the place Cost Lunch at SPbPU’s canteen (salad, meat/fish, garnish, a bun/pie and a drink) 350 – 400 Rubles Lunch at SPbPU’s canteen (meat/fish, garnish and a drink) 200 – 250 Rubles Business lunch at cafes and bars 300 – 400 Rubles Lunch in the fast-food restaurant 300 – 400 Rubles Restaurant without drinks (1 person) 800 – 1500 Rubles A cup of coffee 80 – 250 Rubles - ENTERTAINMENT
Name of the place Cost A movie ticket 200 – 300 Rubles Bowling (1 hour) 300 – 1000 Rubles Amusement park 50 – 550 Rubles (per 1 ride) Aqua park 800 – 1900 Rubles Museum 0 – 700 Rubles (the price depends on the museum) - SHOPPING
Name of the product Cost A loaf of bread 40 – 60 Rubles A bottle of milk (1 liler) 55 – 75 Rubles A dozen eggs 70 – 80 Rubles Chicken (1 kilo) 120 – 150 Rubles Pork (1 kilo) 250 – 350 Rubles Beef (1 kilo) 250 – 400 Rubles Apples (1 kilo) 75 – 100 Rubles Bananas (1 kilo) 70 – 90 Rubles Tomatoes (1 kilo) 90 – 180 Rubles A pack of juice (1 liter) 95 – 170 Rubles A pair of jeans 3500 – 5500 Rubles A shirt 1000 – 1500 Rubles A shampoo 70 – 250 Rubles A pair of sport shoes 1500 – 3500 Rubles
