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Cheaper overall| Expense | Saint Petersburg | Nizhniy Novgorod | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.14 | $5.47 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.58 | $21.89 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Cappuccino | $1.84 | $1.64 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $139 | $124 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.53 | $20.06 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $59.39 | $52.90 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.20 | $15.32 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Fitness club membership | $17.20 | $15.32 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Cinema ticket | $4.51 | $4.01 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $244 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $170 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $588 | $509 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Total single-person budget | $606 | $534 | Nizhniy Novgorod |
| Average net salary | $960 | $855 |
Nizhniy Novgorod is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Saint Petersburg runs about $606 versus $534 in Nizhniy Novgorod — a difference of roughly 12%.
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 Saint Petersburg · Full cost of living in Nizhniy Novgorod