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| Expense | Novaya Balakhna | Saint Petersburg | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.46 | $6.14 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.86 | $24.58 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Cappuccino | $1.34 | $1.84 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $101 | $139 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.37 | $22.53 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.15 | $59.39 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.50 | $17.20 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Fitness club membership | $12.50 | $17.20 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Cinema ticket | $3.27 | $4.51 | Novaya Balakhna |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $189 | $282 | Novaya Balakhna |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $132 | $196 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $395 | $588 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Total single-person budget | $429 | $606 | Novaya Balakhna |
| Average net salary | $698 | $960 |
Novaya Balakhna is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Novaya Balakhna runs about $429 versus $606 in Saint Petersburg — a difference of roughly 41%.
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 Novaya Balakhna · Full cost of living in Saint Petersburg