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| Expense | Velikiye Luki | Saint Petersburg | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.80 | $6.14 | Velikiye Luki |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.20 | $24.58 | Velikiye Luki |
| Cappuccino | $1.44 | $1.84 | Velikiye Luki |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $109 | $139 | Velikiye Luki |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.60 | $22.53 | Velikiye Luki |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.40 | $59.39 | Velikiye Luki |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.44 | $17.20 | Velikiye Luki |
| Fitness club membership | $13.44 | $17.20 | Velikiye Luki |
| Cinema ticket | $3.52 | $4.51 | Velikiye Luki |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $207 | $282 | Velikiye Luki |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $144 | $196 | Velikiye Luki |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $432 | $588 | Velikiye Luki |
| Total single-person budget | $464 | $606 | Velikiye Luki |
| Average net salary | $750 | $960 |
Velikiye Luki is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Velikiye Luki runs about $464 versus $606 in Saint Petersburg — a difference of roughly 31%.
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 Velikiye Luki · Full cost of living in Saint Petersburg