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| Expense | Nizhniy Novgorod | Saint Petersburg | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.47 | $6.14 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.89 | $24.58 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Cappuccino | $1.64 | $1.84 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $124 | $139 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.06 | $22.53 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.90 | $59.39 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.32 | $17.20 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Fitness club membership | $15.32 | $17.20 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Cinema ticket | $4.01 | $4.51 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $244 | $282 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $170 | $196 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $509 | $588 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Total single-person budget | $534 | $606 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Average net salary | $855 | $960 |
Nizhniy Novgorod is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Nizhniy Novgorod runs about $534 versus $606 in Saint Petersburg — a difference of roughly 13%.
Salary-adjusted, Saint Petersburg leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod · Full cost of living in Saint Petersburg