Cost of living in Kaarina is 91% higher than in Saint Petersburg (without rent).
Rent in Kaarina is 63% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg.
Cost of living including rent in Kaarina is 77% higher than in Saint Petersburg.
Food in Kaarina is 147% more expensive than in Saint Petersburg.
Transport in Kaarina is 32% cheaper than in Saint Petersburg.
| Kaarina | Saint Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaarina | Saint Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.3 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 106 $ | 32 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.53 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.4 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.62 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.35 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.89 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.21 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.7 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.31 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.9 $ | 2.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.39 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.4 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.2 $ | 5.97 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 100 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.5 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.6 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.97 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
169 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.1 $ | 5.86 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 560 $ | 322 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,000 $ | 656 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 693 $ | 558 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,303 $ | 1,149 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,842 $ | 3,238 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,318 $ | 2,069 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,896 $ | 846 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.81 % | 16.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.6 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.6 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Haircut | 32 $ | 4.29 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.3 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.5 $ | 98.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 305 $ | 321 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,985 $ | 6,847 $ |