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| Expense | Svetogorsk | Novosibirsk | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.32 | $5.47 | Svetogorsk |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.28 | $21.89 | Svetogorsk |
| Cappuccino | $1.30 | $1.64 | Svetogorsk |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $97.92 | $124 | Svetogorsk |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.84 | $20.06 | Svetogorsk |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.76 | $52.90 | Svetogorsk |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.10 | $15.32 | Svetogorsk |
| Fitness club membership | $12.10 | $15.32 | Svetogorsk |
| Cinema ticket | $3.17 | $4.01 | Svetogorsk |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $181 | $244 | Svetogorsk |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $126 | $170 | Svetogorsk |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $379 | $509 | Svetogorsk |
| Total single-person budget | $414 | $534 | Svetogorsk |
| Average net salary | $675 | $855 |
Svetogorsk is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Svetogorsk runs about $414 versus $534 in Novosibirsk — a difference of roughly 29%.
Salary-adjusted, Novosibirsk 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 Svetogorsk · Full cost of living in Novosibirsk