Costs to be forecast in St. Petersburg
Named the "North Venice" for its charming canals, St. Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia . It is also the most cosmopolitan and European city in Russian cities, with magnificent architecture and unrivalled cultural animation in this great country: museums, theatres, outings, gastronomy... You will fall under the charm of the beautiful Saint Petersburg, especially during the month of June during the white nights: but how much to plan for a stay in Saint Petersburg? Is the cost of living in St. Petersburg high?
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In Russia, and even more in cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg, there is a rise in prices, especially for housing. Although on site you have the possibility to stay for cheap (all depends on the comfort and the desired pace of life), all of your trip to St. Petersburg (including the flight, visa, and on-site life) will be quite expensive. If you manage to find a Cheap flight to St. Petersburg , enjoy it and do not hesitate, it will not happen again often.
What budget to stay in St. Petersburg?
Your accommodation budget for St. Petersburg will be the largest part of your expenses on site. Unless you make some concessions...
Youth Hostel : from 8-12€ per night (360 – 540 rubles)
Hotel ** : from 20-30€ per night (900 – 1 350 rubles)
Hotel *** : from 35-40€ per night (1 575 – 1 800 rubles)
Hotel **** : from 80€ per night (3 600 rubles)
Hotel ***** : from 150€ per night (6 750 rubles) Consider following the offers in advance to get the best price according to the period. Find a hotel in Saint Petersburg
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What budget to eat in St. Petersburg?
Compared to the price of a hotel, the food here will be much cheaper (in terms of value for money). Think you have to leave 5 to 10% tip in restaurants.
Prices for food in St. Petersburg : Street Food : from 3€
Fast Food : €5.60
Economic restaurant : 7-10€
Normal restaurant : 15€
Restaurant a little more chic : 30€ and +
Some price ideas in St. Petersburg
Single public transport ticket : €0.60
Coca Canette : €0.90 (in store)
Beer : 1,40€ local pint
Cigarette package : 1,40€
Taxi (1 km) : €0.70
Place of theatre : 15 to 100€ depending on whether you go to a small theatre or Mariinsky
A game of Russian dolls (or gigognes) : 20€ for beautiful and good quality
Despite expensive accommodation, it is quite possible to Cheap hotel in Saint Petersburg . Again, everything depends on you. If you are travelling to Russia, you can calculate your travel budget through our budget calculation tool . Remember also that getting a visa for Russia is relatively long and tedious. To do this, here .
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