Going abroad expects having adequate understanding of possible expenses that the everyday life will incur. Below you can find a brief summary of what you will need on a regular basis while living in St. Petersburg.
Russian currency is the ruble. It is recommended to exchange your national currency at bank offices; there are quite a few of those in every city district.
Nowadays, kopeks have practically got out of use and normal operations are done in rubles. Most everywhere you can pay with your debit/credit cards. However, there might occur small stores, kiosks and many other vendors which operate in cash, please be ready for that.
You can find below approximate costs of your probable everyday needs:
Lunch at SPbPU’s canteen |
RR 150 - 250 |
Business lunch at cafés and bars |
RR 250 – 450 |
Fast food (burger) |
min RR 50 |
Restaurant (1 person) |
RR 800 – 2000 |
Espresso |
RR 80 – 150 |
A cinema ticket |
RR 250 - 300 |
Bowling (1 hour) |
RR 500 – 1000 |
Billiard (1 hour) |
RR 350 –550 |
Aquapark |
RR 1,000 – 1,500 |
Museum |
Depends on the museum |
1 haircut |
RR 500 – 1000 |
Laundry |
RR 100 – 350 |
a loaf of bread |
RR 40 - 60 |
1 liter of milk |
RR 40 – 50 |
12 eggs |
RR 70 - 80 |
1 kg of chicken |
RR 120 - 150 |
1 kg of apples |
RR 70 - 80 |
1 kg of bananas |
RR 40 - 50 |
1 kg of tomatoes |
RR 80 - 120 |
1 liter of juice |
RR 60 - 70 |
1 pair of jeans |
RR 2,500 – 3,500 |
1 shirt |
RR 1,000 – 1,500 |
1 hair shampoo |
RR 70 - 250 |
1 pair of sport shoes |
RR 1,500 – 3,500 |