Living Costs in Saint Petersburg

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.

Living Costs in Saint-Petersburg
Living Costs in Saint-Petersburg
  • 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 rentalCost per 2 weeks
    A bed in a double room in the dormitory8 320 Rubles (13 nights)
    A bed in a triple room in the dormitory6 240 Rubles (13 nights)
    1-room apartment in the city centre10 000 – 30 000 Rubles
    2-rooms apartment in the city centre15 000 – 40 000 Rubles
    A separate room in the hostel10 000 – 30 000 Rubles
    A separate room in the hotel15 000 – 40 000 Rubles
  • TRANSPORTATION
    Mean of transportCost per 1 trip
    Public transport (bus, tram, trolleybus)40 Rubles
    Metro/Subway45 Rubles
    Commercial mini-bus35 – 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 placeCost
    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 bars300 – 400 Rubles
    Lunch in the fast-food restaurant300 – 400 Rubles
    Restaurant without drinks (1 person)800 – 1500 Rubles
    A cup of coffee80 – 250 Rubles
  • ENTERTAINMENT
    Name of the placeCost
    A movie ticket200 – 300 Rubles
    Bowling (1 hour)300 – 1000 Rubles
    Amusement park50 – 550 Rubles (per 1 ride)
    Aqua park800 – 1900 Rubles
    Museum0 – 700 Rubles (the price depends on the museum)
  • SHOPPING
    Name of the productCost
    A loaf of bread40 – 60 Rubles
    A bottle of milk (1 liler)55 – 75 Rubles
    A dozen eggs70 – 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 jeans3500 – 5500 Rubles
    A shirt1000 – 1500 Rubles
    A shampoo70 – 250 Rubles
    A pair of sport shoes1500 – 3500 Rubles
Living Costs in Saint-Petersburg